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© Renniks Publications Limited
1 Penny - Perkins and Co. (Dunedin) ND
| Bronze | - | 30 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Trade tokens (1857-1881) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#95377 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Female seated with scales and cornucopia. ship and sea in background
Script: Latin
Lettering: DUNEDIN NEW ZEALAND
Edge
Plain
Comment
Andrews Catalogue number = A#435Rarity = R5 - Scarce
Interesting fact
The A Token 1 Penny - Perkins and Co. (Dunedin) ND coin from New Zealand made of Bronze is a rare and valuable coin among collectors. It was minted in the late 19th century and features a unique design, with the profile of a Maori chief on one side and the name of the company, Perkins and Co., on the other. The coin was used as a token for trading purposes in the Dunedin area, and its bronze composition makes it stand out from other coins of its time. Today, it is considered a prized collector's item and can fetch high prices at auctions.
