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1 Penny - Milner and Thompson Small Series - Christchurch
| Issuer | Milner & Thompson |
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| Year | 1881 |
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| Currency | Trade tokens (1857-1881) |
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| Obverse description | Facing bust of a Maori chief rendered in relief at center, depicting the figure in traditional dress with a feathered headdress and ornamental cloak, conveying a dignified and authoritative presence. The portrait is detailed with incised line work representing facial tattoo (tā moko) and garment texture. The circular legend ADVANCE NEW ZEALAND arcs around the upper field, with a beaded border encircling the entire design. |
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| Obverse lettering | ADVANCE NEW ZEALAND |
| Reverse description | Central device consisting of a lyre flanked by two laurel branches, symbolizing the musical trade of the issuer, with a decorative cartouche below bearing the place name and date. A sunburst or radiant motif appears above the lyre, and two small figural or decorative elements flank the upper portion of the central device. The full circular legend reads MILNER & THOMPSONS CHRISTCHURCH MUSIC DEPOT & PIANOFORTE WAREHOUSE, with CHRISTCHURCH and 1881 inscribed in the lower central field. The design is enclosed within a beaded border. |
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