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1 Penny - Larcombe and Compy. Brisbane; Queensland ND
1860 year| Copper | 13.6 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Queensland (Australian States) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1860 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1788-1900) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 13.6 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Thickness | 2.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#60867 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Text only
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FURNISHING DRAPERS TAILORS & C.
LARCOMBE & COMPY.
Edge
Plain
Comment
There is a later restrike according to Gray. The restrikes have an upset die axis and normally in high grade while the orginal strike are medal orientation and scarce in high grade
When this Penny was issued (c1860 according to Gray) Queensland had just separated from New South Wales.
Queensland was formed in 1859.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the A Token 1 Penny - Larcombe and Compy. (Brisbane; Queensland) ND (1860) coin is that it was made of copper, which was a common material used for coins in the 19th century. However, the use of copper for coins was eventually phased out in favor of other metals, such as nickel and cupro-nickel, due to the risk of copper poisoning from prolonged exposure to the metal. This makes coins like the A Token 1 Penny - Larcombe and Compy. (Brisbane; Queensland) ND (1860) a unique piece of history.
