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1 Penny - Miller & Dismorr (Melbourne, Victoria) ND
| Copper | 15 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Victoria (Australian States) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Token |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1788-1900) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 15 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#416820 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Text only
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ONE
PENNY
TOKEN
SMITH & KEMP
Comment
Rarity R5
Mint Smith and Kemp (UK)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Penny - Miller & Dismorr (Melbourne, Victoria) ND from Victoria (Australian States) made of Copper weighing 15g is that it was issued during a time when there was a severe shortage of official currency in Australia, particularly in rural areas. To address this issue, many businesses and private individuals issued their own tokens, like this one, to serve as a medium of exchange. This coin is a rare example of a privately issued token that was used as a substitute for official currency in the 19th century.
