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1 Penny - Thomas Stokes Melbourne; Victoria
1862 year| Copper | - | 35 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 |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#57581 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Coat of arms
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIA 1862
ADVANCE AUSTRALIA
T STOKES MAKER 100 COLLINS ST. EAST MELBOURNE
Comment
the image is A509/R525 Lower leaf pointing to S of STOKES - Note common die crack through VICTORIA
A508/R526 does not have that lower leaf.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Penny - Thomas Stokes (Melbourne; Victoria) 1862 from Victoria (Australian States) made of Copper is that it was used as a form of currency during a time when there was a shortage of official currency in Victoria. The coin was issued by Thomas Stokes, a Melbourne businessman, and was accepted as legal tender by many merchants in the area. This coin is a unique piece of Australian history and a great example of how private enterprise can help alleviate economic challenges.
