1 Penny - Morrin and Co. Auckland

€1.00
IssuerNew Zealand
Year1860-1866
TypeEmergency coin
Value1 Penny (1⁄240)
CurrencyTrade tokens (1857-1881)
CompositionCopper
Weight14.9 g
Dimensions34 mm
Thickness2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Andrews#387 to 390, R#382 to 385, Gray#203, 203a to 203c#
Obverse descriptionFigure standing facing left holding scales and cornucopia. Two figures shaking hands in background.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringADVANCE AUCKLAND
Reverse descriptionTree fern with lettering round outside
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMORRIN & C° QUEEN STREET AUCKLAND GROCERS, WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (1860-1866)  - A387/R382 - Obverse: Lowest fronds about equal, `T` of `STREET` between `TS` of `MERCHANTS` Reverse: Head of justice under `A` of `Auckland` -
ND (1860-1866)  - A388/R383 - Obverse: Lowest fronds about equal, `T` of `STREET` opposite `TS` of `MERCHANTS` Reverse: Head of justice under `A` of `Auckland` -
ND (1860-1866)  - A389/R384 - Obverse: Lowest fronds about equal Reverse: Head of justice under `AU` of `Auckland` -
ND (1860-1866)  - A390/R385 - Obverse: Lowest frond on right Reverse: Head of justice under `AU` of `Auckland` -
Catalog ID6494748740
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