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1 Penny - T.F. Merry and Co Toowoomba; Queensland
1863 year| Copper | 14.5 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Queensland (Australian States) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1863 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1788-1900) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 14.5 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#59108 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Coat of Arms
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PEACE & PLENTY
ADVANCE AUSTRALIA
Comment
Rarity R2-3
This image:
A367/R359 A of TOOWOOMBA partly under the 'S' of MERCHANTS
Other variety:
A366/R358 A of TOOWOOMBA not under the 'S' (Much rarer - Rarity R7)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Penny - T.F. Merry and Co (Toowoomba; Queensland) 1863 from Queensland (Australian States) made of Copper weighing 14.5g is that it was issued during a time when there was a severe shortage of official currency in Australia, particularly in rural areas. As a result, many businesses and individuals began issuing their own private tokens, like this one, to fill the gap. These tokens were often made from copper, like this one, and were used as a form of currency in local transactions. This coin is a rare example of a privately issued token from this time period and is highly sought after by collectors today.
