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© neilithic
1 Penny Professor Holloway, London England
| Copper | - | 34 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1857-1858 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Trade tokens (1857-1881) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#87587 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Figure seated on throne with cup and serpent (Hygeia)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HOLLOWAY'S PILLS AND OINTMENT
1857
Edge
Plain
Comment
Andrews catalogue number: R#261 = A#665Rarity: R#260 = R1 - Most frequently seen, R261 = R7 - Rare, R262 = R1 - Most frequently seen
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Penny coin from New Zealand made of Copper is that it was issued during a time when there was a severe shortage of official currency in the country. The coin was minted by Professor Holloway in London, England, and was made of copper, which was a readily available metal at the time. Despite being a token coin, it was widely accepted as a form of payment and played an important role in the economy of New Zealand during the late 1850s.
