1/2 Penny -Forsaith, T. S. Auckland

€77,504.00
IssuerNew Zealand
Year1858
TypeEmergency coinage › Merchant tokens
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyTrade tokens (1857-1881)
CompositionCopper
Weight
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Andrews#131, R#139, Gray#76
Obverse description
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringT. S. FORSAITH MANCHESTER HOUSE AUCKLAND WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRAPER
Reverse descriptionFemale figure seated facing left holding scales and cornucopia. Ship in background
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringNEW ZEALAND 1858
Edge
Mint
Mintage1858  - A131/R139 -
Catalog ID8027936050
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