New Zealand 1 Penny

Waters, Edward - Auckland

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country New Zealand New Zealand
Currency Trade tokens (1857 – 1881)
Coin type Token
Denomination 1 Penny
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 13
Diameter (mm) 33
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Penny from New Zealand. Struck in Copper. Measures 33 mm and weighs 13 g.

Obverse
Tattooed Maori head 3 feathers in hair
Reverse
Legend with merchant's name and business
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND  — R#581: "Queen St" measures 23 mm 38%
ND  — R#582: "Queen St" measures 19 mm 63%

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