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© mike c (CC BY-SA)
1 Penny - J.R. Grundy - BALLAARAT Ballarat; Victoria
1861 year| Copper | 14.9 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Victoria (Australian States) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1861 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1788-1900) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 14.9 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1863 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#413454 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Emu across crest looking at Kangaroo
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INDUSTRIA FIDES OMNIA VINCENT
ADVANCE AUSTRALIA
. VICTORIA .
Comment
image is A155/R160 Rarity R2-3 (U of INDUSTRIA sits part way up emu's back)
The other type is:
A156/R161 Rarity R4-5 (U of INDUSTRIA sits at lower part of emu's back)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the A Token 1 Penny - J.R. Grundy - BALLAARAT (Ballarat; Victoria) 1861 coin is that it was made of copper, which was a common material used for coins during that time period. However, it's worth noting that the use of copper in coins was eventually replaced by other metals, such as bronze and cupro-nickel, due to its tendency to corrode and wear down quickly. Despite this, coins made of copper, like the A Token 1 Penny, remain a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
