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1 Penny - Warnock Bros Melbourne and Maldon; Victoria
1863 year| Bronze | - | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Victoria (Australian States) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1863 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1788-1900) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#60593 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
In the center is a seated woman (Justice) with a bandage over her eyes and a scale in her right hand, looking to the left, in the background a ship is sailing, legend around
Script: Latin
Lettering:
WARNOCK BROS.MELBOURNE
MALDON
Comment
Two varieties but the other is very rare.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Penny - Warnock Bros (Melbourne and Maldon; Victoria) 1863 from Victoria (Australian States) made of Bronze is that it was issued during a time when there was a severe shortage of official currency in Victoria, and many businesses and individuals resorted to issuing their own tokens as a means of exchange. The Warnock Bros. token was one such example, and it was accepted as legal tender in the Melbourne and Maldon areas. Despite its humble origins, the token has become a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
