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1 Penny - Kirkcaldie and Stains Wellington ND
1874 year| Bronze | - | 31 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1874 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Trade tokens (1857-1881) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#58845 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KIRKCALDIE & STAINS
GENERAL
DRAPPERS
AND
OUTFITTERS
. WELLINGTON .
Comment
Andrews catalogue number A#311Rarity: R2 - Very Frequently Seen
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Penny - Kirkcaldie and Stains (Wellington) ND (1874) from New Zealand made of Bronze is that it was issued during a time when there was a severe shortage of coinage in New Zealand, particularly in the 1870s. To address this issue, private companies and individuals began to issue their own tokens, like this one, which were accepted as currency by many businesses and individuals. This coin is a rare example of a privately issued token that was used as currency in New Zealand during that time.
