1 Penny - Milner and Thompson Small Series - Christchurch

€1.00
IssuerNew Zealand
Year1881
TypeEmergency coin
Value1 Penny (1⁄240)
CurrencyTrade tokens (1857-1881)
CompositionCopper
Weight11 g
Dimensions32 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Andrews#379, R#372, Gray#196
Obverse descriptionMaori warrior with moko (facial tattoo) holding spear and shield
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringADVANCE NEW ZEALAND
Reverse descriptionAngel above musical instruments with legend around the edge
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMILNER & THOMPSONS CHRISTCHURCH MUSIC DEPOT AND PIANOFORTE WAREHOUSE CHRISTCHURCH 1881
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage1881  - A379/R372 -
Catalog ID8411386460
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