Australian Colonies ½ Penny - Professor Holloway, 1857 – 1858
London; England
Information
Country
Australian Colonies
Australian Colonies
Currency
Pound sterling
(1788 – 1900)
Coin type
Token
Denomination
½ Penny
Year
1857 – 1858
Ruler
Victoria
(1837–1901)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
8.1
Diameter (mm)
28
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Penny from Australian Colonies. Issued from 1857 to 1858. Struck in Copper. Measures 28 mm and weighs 8.1 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Thomas Holloway facing left, with J.MOORE (the maker's name) on neck truncation.
- Reverse
- Hygeia (the ancient Greek goddess of health) seated between two pedestals and facing right, with her right foot resting on a stool. The pedestal on the left is surmounted by an orb and that on the right by a flame. A snake is climbing up this pedestal and drinking out of a cup held in Hygeia's left hand. J.M. (the maker's initials) on the base at the right.
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1858 | — | KM#Tn277.1, R#265 (J.MOORE incuse on trucation of neck, J.M. on base, border of dress) | 45% | |
| 1857 | — | KM#Tn277.1, R#263 (J.MOORE incuse on trucation of neck, J.M. on base, border of dress) | 58% | |
| 1857 | — | KM#Tn277.2, R#264 (J.MOORE raised on truncation of neck, without J.M. on base) Specimen Collector's Strike | 5% |
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