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1 Penny - W.D. Wood Hobart, Tasmania ND
| Copper | 17.46 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Tasmania (Australian States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1855-1857 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1788-1900) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 17.46 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#60819 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Text only
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ONE PENNY TOKEN
PAYABLE
ON DEMAND HERE
MONTPELLIER RETREAT
INN.
HOBART TOWN.
W.D.WOOD
Comment
Rarity R4
Note: The shown obverse is that of the ½ penny
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Penny - W.D. Wood (Hobart, Tasmania) ND (1855-1857) coin is that it was made of copper, which was a common material used for coins in the 19th century, but it's unusual for a penny coin to weigh as much as 17.46 grams, which is significantly heavier than the standard weight for a penny coin. This could indicate that the coin was minted with a higher concentration of copper or that it was minted using a different process than usual.
