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1 Penny - W.D. Wood Hobart Town; Tasmania
1855 year| Copper | 13.4 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Tasmania (Australian States) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1855 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1788-1900) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 13.4 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#413618 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Montpelier Retreat Inn Building
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HOBART TOWN
1855
Comment
Rarity R2-3
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Penny - W.D. Wood (Hobart Town; Tasmania) 1855 from Tasmania (Australian States) made of Copper weighing 13.4g is that it was issued during a time when there was a severe shortage of official currency in Tasmania, and many businesses and individuals resorted to issuing their own private tokens as a means of exchange. 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 Tasmania during that time period.
