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1 Penny - Thomas White and Son Westbury; Tasmania
| Copper | - | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Tasmania (Australian States) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1855-1857 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1788-1900) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 2.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#59314 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Emu & Kangaroo facing each other.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TASMANIA
1857
Comment
Note:
Warning:
WHITE REPLICA TOKENS
The 1855 token and half penny token had replicas made
1 Penny
1973 - 500 issued
½ penny
1979 - lesser number issued
The replicas are collectible in their own right but not as valuable as the originals of the same grade
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Penny - Thomas White and Son (Westbury; Tasmania) 1855-1857 from Tasmania (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 Tasmania. The coin was issued by Thomas White and Son, a private company, and was accepted as legal tender by many businesses in the area. This coin is a unique piece of history that highlights the resourcefulness and resilience of the people of Tasmania during a time of economic challenge.
