| Issuer | Australian Colonies |
|---|---|
| Year | 1857-1858 |
| Type | Emergency coin |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1788-1900) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 15.13 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Joseph Moore |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | Andrews#660-64, 65, 68-71, R#260 - 262, Gray#126, 126a, 128, KM#Tn278 |
| Obverse description | The bust of Thomas Holloway facing left, with J.MOORE (the maker`s name) on neck truncation. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | PROFESSOR HOLLOWAY LONDON |
| Reverse description | Hygeia (the ancient Greek goddess of health) seated between two pedestals and facing right, with her right foot resting on a stool. The pedestal on the left is surmounted by an orb and that on the right by a flame. A snake is climbing up this pedestal and drinking out of a cup held in Hygeia`s left hand. J.M. (the maker`s initials) on the base at the right. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | HOLLOWAY`S PILLS AND OINTMENT. 1858 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Mint |
Allen and Moore, Birmingham,United Kingdom (1844-1855) Heaton and Sons / The Mint Birmingham (Heaton and Sons / The Mint Birmingham Limited),United Kingdom (1850-2003) |
| Mintage |
1857 - A660-64/R260 KM#Tn278.1 (J.MOORE incuse on trucation of neck, J.M. on base, border of dress; 5 varieties exist) - 1857 - A665/R261 KM#Tn278.2 (J.MOORE raised on truncation of neck, without J.M. on base) Specimen Collector`s Strike - 1858 - A668-71/R262 KM#Tn278.1 (J.MOORE incuse on trucation of neck, J.M. on base, border of dress; 4 varieties exist) - |
| Numisquare ID | 2372677370 |
| Comments |
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