1 Penny - Samuel Henry Tasmania
1857 year| Copper | 15.7 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Tasmania (Australian States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1857 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1788-1900) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 15.7 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 2.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#242731 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Emu and Kangaroo facing each other
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TASMANIA
1857
Comment
Rarity R4
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Penny - Samuel Henry (Tasmania) 1857 from Tasmania (Australian States) made of Copper weighing 15.7g 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 is a rare example of one of these private tokens that were issued by Samuel Henry, a merchant in Tasmania, and it features a unique design that showcases the island's rich history and culture.
