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1 Penny - Moubray Lush & Co. Drapers - Melbourne; Victoria ND
1855 year| Copper | 14.4 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Victoria (Australian States) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1855 |
| Value | 1 Penny (0.01) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1788-1900) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 14.4 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#417659 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Woman (Justice) with a bandage over her eyes and a scale in her right hand, looking to the left, in the background the ship is sailing to the left, legend around
Script: Latin
Lettering: AUSTRALIA
Comment
Rarity R5-6
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Moubray Lush & Co. 1 Penny Token is that it was issued during a time when there was a severe shortage of official currency in Victoria, Australia. This shortage led to the creation of private tokens, like the Moubray Lush & Co. token, which were issued by businesses and merchants to fill the gap. These tokens were widely accepted and used as a means of payment, and they played an important role in the economy of the time.
