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1 Penny - William Bateman - Importers Warrnambool, Victoria
1855 year| Copper | 15.6 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Victoria (Australian States) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1855 |
| Value | 1 Penny (0.01) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1788-1900) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 15.6 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#412491 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
In the center is a woman (Justice) with a bandage over her eyes and a scale in her right hand, looking to the left, in the background the ship is sailing to the left, legend around: A of (A)ustralia above scale pan
Script: Latin
Lettering: AUSTRALIA
Comment
A of (A)ustralia above scale pan
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Penny - William Bateman - Importers (Warrnambool, Victoria) 1855 from Victoria (Australian States) made of Copper weighing 15.6 g 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 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 and social history of Victoria during that time period.
