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Noah Shreeve (Adelaide; South Australia) ND
| Brass | 3.4 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | South Australia (Australian States) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Token |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1788-1900) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#425230 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Text only
Script: Latin
Lettering:
N. SHREEVE
. ADELAIDE. S. A .
IMPORTER
&
GENERAL
AGENT
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Rarity R5-6
Included by both Andrews and Renniks as a Tradesmen Token and thus numbered, but considered by Gray as a Check Piece or advertising piece. Andrew advises that in some instances they were taken in place of a halfpenny.
Note the spelling of BRITAIN, the second in the series is incorrectly spelled as BRITTAIN.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token Noah Shreeve (Adelaide; South Australia) ND from South Australia (Australian States) made of Brass weighing 3.4 g is that it was created during a time when there was a severe shortage of coins in the Australian colonies, particularly in South Australia. To address this issue, local traders and merchants began issuing their own private tokens, like this one, which were accepted as currency by the community. This token, in particular, was issued by Noah Shreeve, a prominent businessman in Adelaide, and features an interesting design that includes the initials "NS" for Noah Shreeve and a sailing ship, which represents the importance of trade and commerce in the region.
