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1 Penny - Milner and Thompson Small Series - Christchurch
1881 year| Copper | 11 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1881 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Trade tokens (1857-1881) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#95373 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Angel above musical instruments with legend around the edge
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MILNER & THOMPSONS CHRISTCHURCH MUSIC DEPOT AND PIANOFORTE WAREHOUSE
CHRISTCHURCH
1881
Edge
Plain
Comment
Small Series - 32 mm
Andrews catalogue number = A#379
Rarity = R2-3
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Penny - Milner and Thompson (Small Series - Christchurch) 1881 from New Zealand is that it was made of copper, which was a common material for coins at the time, but it's also notable that it weighs 11g, which is slightly heavier than the standard penny coin of the time, which was 8.7 grams. This could indicate that the coin was intended for a specific purpose or audience, or that it was minted with a different level of precision than other coins of the time.
