New Zealand 1 Penny, 1862 – 1863
Ashton, H. - Auckland
Information
Country
New Zealand
New Zealand
Currency
Trade tokens
(1857 – 1881)
Coin type
Token
Denomination
1 Penny
Year
1862 – 1863
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
13.5
Diameter (mm)
34
Thickness (mm)
2.2
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Penny from New Zealand. Issued from 1862 to 1863. Struck in Copper. Measures 34 mm and weighs 13.5 g.
- Obverse
- Female figure standing facing left holding scales and cornucopia with ship in background
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1863 | — | R#28 - Obv: "T" of "TAILOR" to right of "T" of "TRIMMINGS", "HABERDASHERY" 28mm, Rev:"T" of TRIMMINGS" over first "E" of "QUEEN" | 53% | |
| 1863 | — | R#29 - Obv: "T" of "TAILOR" over "T" of "TRIMMINGS" Rev:"T" of TRIMMINGS" over second "E" of "QUEEN" | 13% | |
| 1863 | — | R#30 - Obv: "T" of "TAILOR" to left of "T" of "TRIMMINGS", Both larger and bolder. "HABERDASHERY" 29mm | ||
| 1862 | — | R#27 - Obv: "T" of "TAILOR" to right of "T" of "TRIMMINGS", "HABERDASHERY" 28mm | 27% |
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