New Zealand ½ Penny, 1858

Ashton, H. - Auckland

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country New Zealand New Zealand
Currency Trade tokens (1857 – 1881)
Coin type Token
Denomination ½ Penny
Year 1858
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Diameter (mm) 27.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Penny from New Zealand. Issued in 1858. Struck in Copper. Measures 27.5 mm and weighs 0 g.

Reverse
Female figure seated facing left holding scales and cornucopia. Ship in background

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1858  — R#25 - "N" of "ASHTON" over "E" of "IMPORTER" 75%
1858  — R#26 - "N" of "ASHTON" over "R" of "IMPORTER" 25%

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