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1 Penny - R. Henry Hobart; Tasmania
1857 year| Copper | 16.218 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Tasmania (Australian States) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1857 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1788-1900) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 16.218 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#26433 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Text only
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· R.HENRY ·
94 LIVERPOOL ST HOBART TOWN
WHOLESALE
AND RETAIL
IRONMONGER
Edge
Milled
Comment
Rarity R3-4
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Penny - R. Henry (Hobart; Tasmania) 1857 from Tasmania (Australian States) made of Copper weighing 16.218g is that it was issued during a time when there was a severe shortage of official currency in Tasmania, and many businesses and individuals resorted to issuing their own private tokens as a means of exchange. This coin, issued by R. Henry in 1857, is an example of one such private token that was used as a substitute for official currency during this time.
