New Zealand 1 Penny, 1874
McCaul, George, Grahamstown
Information
Country
New Zealand
New Zealand
Currency
Trade tokens
(1857 – 1881)
Coin type
Token
Denomination
1 Penny
Year
1874
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
13.2
Diameter (mm)
34.11
Thickness (mm)
2.12
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Penny from New Zealand. Issued in 1874. Struck in Copper. Measures 34.11 mm and weighs 13.2 g.
- Obverse
- At centre within a line circle, a scene of a poppet head with associated steam works, the building has a tall smoke chimney and a smaller steam pressure outlet. Two men are working on the platform at the middle of the poppet head. Legend below In exergue, around all a series of sixteen beads.
- Reverse
- Legend centered within a circular line border dividing date surrounding letters between beads
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1874 | — |
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