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1 Penny - John Henderson, Pawnbroker Fremantle; Western Australia ND
1878 year| Copper | 10 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Western Australia (Australian States) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1878 |
| 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#415150 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
High Street Shop
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PACKENHAM STREET
ONE PENNY
TOKEN
FREEMANTLE W.A.
Edge
Plain
Comment
G104 A220-221/ R2162 - Makers name at side of Obverse
G104a A222 / R215 - Makers name under scroll; EMU points to E
G104b A223 / R214 - Makers name under scroll; EMU points to R
A224 is an incuse pattern.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the A Token 1 Penny - John Henderson, Pawnbroker (Fremantle; Western Australia) ND (1878) coin is that it was made of copper, which was a common material used for coins in the late 19th century. However, copper is a relatively soft metal, which made it prone to wear and tear, and it was often alloyed with other metals to increase its durability. In the case of this coin, the use of copper as the primary material reflects the economic and technological limitations of the time period in which it was produced. Despite these limitations, the coin remains a valuable piece of numismatic history, offering a glimpse into the financial systems and trade practices of Western Australia during the late 19th century.
