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© mike c (CC BY-SA)
1 Penny - Robert Hyde and Co. 1861 Melbourne, Victoria
1861 year| Copper | 14.7 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Victoria (Australian States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1861 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1788-1900) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 14.7 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 16 November 1863 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#415451 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Coat of Arms
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PEACE & PLENTY
ADVANCE AUSTRALIA
1861
Edge
Plain
Comment
Rarity R3 - A283/R285
Rarity R2 - A284/R286
G141 A283/R285 - Line under O of Co
G141a A284/R286 - No line under O of Co
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Penny - Robert Hyde and Co. 1861 (Melbourne, Victoria) coin is that it was made of copper, which was a common material used for coins in the 19th century, but it's unusual to see a coin made of copper that weighs 14.7 grams, as most coins of that time and material would have been much lighter. This suggests that this coin may have been intended for a specific purpose or audience, or that it was part of a special collection.
