1 Penny - Morrin and Co. Auckland

Issuer New Zealand
Year 1860-1866
Type Emergency coin
Value 1 Penny (1⁄240)
Currency Trade tokens (1857-1881)
Composition Copper
Weight 14.9 g
Diameter 34 mm
Thickness 2 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Andrews#387 to 390, R#382 to 385, Gray#203, 203a to 203c
Obverse description Figure standing facing left holding scales and cornucopia. Two figures shaking hands in background.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering ADVANCE AUCKLAND
Reverse description Tree fern with lettering round outside
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering MORRIN & C° QUEEN STREET AUCKLAND GROCERS, WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS
Edge Smooth
Mint
Mintage ND (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` -
Numisquare ID 6494748740
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