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© Renniks Publications Limited
1 Penny Wallace, James - Wellington
1859 year| Copper | - | 34 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1859 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Trade tokens (1857-1881) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#95421 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Female seated holding scales and cornucopia, ship and sea in background
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1859
Edge
Plain
Comment
Andrews catalogue number = A#592Rarity = R5 - Scarce
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Penny (Wallace, James - Wellington) 1859 from New Zealand made of Copper is that it was issued during a time when there was a severe shortage of official currency in the country. The coin was minted by a private company, the Wellington Mint, and was intended to serve as a substitute for the official currency. It features the image of a Maori chief on one side and the Wellington coat of arms on the other. Despite its historical significance, the coin is not considered legal tender today.
