New Zealand 1 Penny, 1875

Gilmour, John - New Plymouth

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country New Zealand New Zealand
Currency Trade tokens (1857 – 1881)
Coin type Token
Denomination 1 Penny
Year 1875
Ruler Victoria (1837–1901)
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 8.5
Diameter (mm) 31
Thickness (mm) 1.8
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Penny from New Zealand. Issued in 1875. Struck in Copper. Measures 31 mm and weighs 8.5 g.

Obverse
Text only
Reverse
Kiwi in foreground, tree fern, lake waka and Mount Taranaki in background

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1875)  — R#149 - Obv: Dots higher. "NEW" 2.5mm above "PLYMOUTH". Space between letters "ZE" 90%
ND  — R#150 - Obv: Dots lower. "NEW" 3mm above "PLYMOUTH". Letters "ZE" almost touch each other 10%

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