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1 Penny - Milner and Thompson Large Series -Christchurch
1881 year| Copper | 11 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1881 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Trade tokens (1857-1881) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#417658 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Maori warrior with moko (facial tattoo) holding spear and shield
Script: Latin
Lettering: ADVANCE NEW ZEALAND
Edge
Plain
Comment
Large Series size 34 mm
Andrews catalogue number = A#369
Rarity = R3
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Penny - Milner and Thompson (Large Series - Christchurch) 1881 from New Zealand is that it was made of copper, which was a common material used for coins in the 19th century due to its durability and resistance to corrosion.
