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1 Penny - Metcalfe and Lloyd Sydney; New South Wales
1863 year| Copper | - | 34 mm |
| Issuer | New South Wales (Australian States) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1863 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1788-1900) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#59109 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PURVEYORS OF THE CONCENTRATED FAMILY COFFEE
WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS
1863
Comment
Rarity R2-3
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Penny - Metcalfe and Lloyd (Sydney; New South Wales) 1863 from New South Wales (Australian States) made of Copper is that it was used as a form of currency during a time when there was a shortage of official currency in the colony. The coin was issued by a private company, Metcalfe and Lloyd, and was accepted as legal tender by many businesses in Sydney. This coin is a rare example of a privately issued currency that was used in a specific region, and it highlights the resourcefulness and resilience of the people of New South Wales during a time of economic challenge.
