Token - Halfpenny - Marsh and Sons tradesmen token coinage

Token - Halfpenny - Marsh and Sons tradesmen token coinage - obverseToken - Halfpenny - Marsh and Sons tradesmen token coinage - reverse

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Features

Location South Africa
Type Trade tokens › Business token
Years 1870-1874
Value ½ Penny (1⁄480)
Composition Bronze
Weight 7.01 g
Diameter 27.0 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
147251
References Hern# 348a
Brian Hern, John Bothma, Hercie Peterse; 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9th edition). Gary Levitan, Ferndale, South Africa.

Obverse

Paddle-wheeler sailing ship to left.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HALFPENNY TOKEN
. TO FACILITATE TRADE .

Reverse

Inscription.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MARSH & SONS
IMPORTERS
CAPE TOWN

Comments

Theron C7
Marsh & Sons were General Importers and Ironmongers, in business from 1846 to 1921 at 1 Burg Street, Cape Town.

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1870-1874)  Photo 500

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold Token - Halfpenny - Marsh and Sons tradesmen token coinagePicture 1 of a sold Token - Halfpenny - Marsh and Sons tradesmen token coinage
Heritage Auctions
2022 November 20 - 21 The Archipelago Collection World Coins Showcase Auction 61284
Lot 99577
Internet Archive
20 Nov 2022 UNC
(PCGS MS63 Brown)
USD 164.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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