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1 Penny - Lipman Levy Wellington ND
1856 year| Copper | 16.8 g | 34.5 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1856 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Trade tokens (1857-1881) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 16.8 g |
| Diameter | 34.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#95270 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ONE PENNY TOKEN
. PAYABLE AT L. LEVY'S LAMBTON QUAY .
LEATHER
& GRINDERY
OF ALL
DESCRIPTION
THE TRADE
SUPPLIED
Edge
Plain
Comment
Andrews catalogue number = A#321
Mint W.J. Taylor
Rarity = R6 - Scarce
Later Restrikes exist
Interesting fact
The Lipman Levy token is a rare and unique coin that was issued during the colonial period in New Zealand. It was minted in 1856 by Lipman Levy, a Wellington-based merchant, and features a simple design with the denomination "1 Penny" on one side and a wreath on the other. The coin was made of copper and weighs 16.8 grams, which is slightly heavier than a modern-day penny. Despite its age, the coin is still in circulation among collectors and is considered a valuable piece of New Zealand's numismatic history.
