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1 Penny - John Henderson, Pawnbroker Fremantle; Western Australia
1874 year| Copper | 10 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Western Australia (Australian States) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1874 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1788-1900) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#415149 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
High Street Shop
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PACKENHAM STREET
ONE PENNY TOKEN
1874
FREEMANTLE W.A.
Edge
Plain
Comment
G103 A216-217/ R212 - N of TOKEN touches Roof
G103a A218-19 / R213 - N of TOKEN clear of Roof
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Penny - John Henderson, Pawnbroker (Fremantle; Western Australia) 1874 coin is that it was made of copper, which was a common material used for coins in the 19th century, but it's also a bit unusual for a penny coin, as most pennies were made of bronze or other metals. This coin's unique composition makes it stand out among other coins of its time and adds to its collectible value.
