© j-b07
© j-b07
1 Penny Mason, Struthers and Co. - Christchurch ND
| Bronze | 9.3 g | 30.93 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1870-1879 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Trade tokens (1857-1881) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.3 g |
| Diameter | 30.93 mm |
| Thickness | 1.70 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#63305 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MASON STRUTHERS & CO.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGERS
Edge
Plain
Comment
Andrews Catalogue Numbers - R#348 = A#354, R#349 = A#355Rarity - R#348 = R5 - Scarce, R#349 = R4 - Less Frequently Seen
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Penny (Mason, Struthers and Co. - Christchurch) ND (1870-1879) from New Zealand is that it was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of Queen Victoria, who was the reigning monarch at the time. The coin's design was created by the artist Leonard Charles Wyon, who was also responsible for designing the iconic British penny coin. The inclusion of Queen Victoria's portrait on the coin was a significant departure from previous New Zealand tokens, which had typically featured images of local flora and fauna. This change in design was a nod to the country's growing connection to the British Empire and its monarchical system.
