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1 Penny Pattern
1879 year| Copper | - | 30 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1840-1901) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1879 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Trade tokens (1857-1881) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#95375 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Britannia seated with helmet and trident
Script: Latin
Lettering: NEW ZEALAND 1879
Edge
Plain
Comment
Andrews catalogue number = A#399Rarity = R8 - Very rare
Although this is a pattern for proposed coinage and not strictly a trade token they are generally included with the trade tokens. They are almost always found in uncirculated or near uncirculated condition. Very few were struck
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Penny (Pattern) 1879 from New Zealand made of Copper is a rare and unique coin that was never circulated, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
