Token - 1 Penny - R. S. Waterhouse, Hobart Tasmania

Issuer Tasmania (Australian States)
Year 1855-1860
Type Emergency coin
Value 1 Penny (1⁄240)
Currency Pound sterling (1788-1900)
Composition Copper
Weight 11.89 g
Diameter 33.2 mm
Thickness 2.1 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) R#1 , KM#Tn265
Obverse description Text-only obverse with multiple concentric lines of inscription advertising the business. Raised rim with denticles.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering R. S. WATERHOUSE DRAPERY ESTABLISHMENT HOBART TOWN MANCHESTER HOUSE ONE PENNY TOKEN
Reverse description A small child holding a large trade balance / scale (symbol of fair trade and fixed prices). Raised rim with denticles.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering FOR READY MONEY * WAREHOUSE * BABY LINEN * THE SPIRIT OF TRADE
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1855-1860) - -
Numisquare ID 6417020510
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