New Zealand 1 Penny, 1857
Milner and Thompson - Christchurch
Information
Country
New Zealand
New Zealand
Currency
Trade tokens
(1857 – 1881)
Coin type
Token
Denomination
1 Penny
Year
1857
Ruler
Victoria
(1837–1901)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
13.1
Diameter (mm)
32
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Penny from New Zealand. Issued in 1857. Struck in Copper. Measures 32 mm and weighs 13.1 g.
- Obverse
- Maori Warrior with moko (facial tattoo) holding spear and shield
- Reverse
- Maori warrior by palm tree with sword and shield. Waka (canoe), kiwi, mountain and lake in background
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1857) | — | € 68,00 | € 200,00 | € 510,00 |
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