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1 Penny - John Martin (Adelaide; South Australia) ND
| Copper | 16.1 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | South Australia (Australian States) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Token |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1788-1900) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 16.1 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#26436 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Text only
Script: Latin
Lettering:
JOHN MARTIN
GROCER
AND
TEA DEALER
29
RUNDLE STREET
ADELAIDE
Comment
Rarity R3
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Penny - John Martin (Adelaide; South Australia) ND from South Australia (Australian States) made of Copper weighing 16.1 g is that it was issued during a time when there was a severe shortage of official currency in the colony, and private tokens like this one were used as a substitute for official currency.
