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1 Penny - S. Deeble - Advance Victoria Melbourne; Victoria
1862 year| Copper | 14.9 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Victoria (Australian States) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1862 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1788-1900) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 14.9 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 2.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#59237 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Coat of Arms
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIA 1862
ADVANCE VICTORIA
T.STOKES MAKER 100 COLLINS ST.EAST MELBOURNE
Engraver: T. Stokes
Comment
Mint - T. Stokes
Image: Reverse Stokes ARMS A13/R5 ‘ADVANCE VICTORIA’
there are three other reverses used:
Stokes ARMS A12/R4 - A106/R118
Stokes WHEATSHEAF A21/R1 - A108/R120
Stokes EMU A20/R4 - A109/R121
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Penny - S. Deeble - Advance Victoria (Melbourne; Victoria) 1862 from Victoria (Australian States) made of Copper weighing 14.9g is that it was issued during a time when there was a severe shortage of official currency in Victoria, Australia. To address this issue, many businesses and individuals issued their own private tokens, like this one, which were accepted as currency by the community. This coin is a rare example of a privately issued token that has survived to this day, providing a unique glimpse into the economic history of Victoria during that time period.
