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1 Penny - W. Froomes Castlemaine; Victoria
1862 year| Copper | 13.4 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 | 13.4 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 2.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#413195 |
|---|---|
| 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
Rarity R4-5
Image: Reverse Stokes ARMS A13/R5 ‘ADVANCE VICTORIA’
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Penny - W. Froomes (Castlemaine; Victoria) 1862 from Victoria (Australian States) made of Copper weighing 13.4 g 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 began issuing their own private tokens, like this one, which were accepted as currency by the local 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.
