Issuer | Australia - Colonial |
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Type | Token |
Years | 1857-1858 |
Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
Currency | Trade Tokens |
Composition | Copper |
Diameter | 28 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Number |
N# 18016
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References |
KM# Tn277, ![]() And 5 more volumes. ![]() |
Bust of Thomas Holloway facing left, with J.MOORE (the maker's name) on neck truncation.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PROFESSOR HOLLOWAY
LONDON
Engraver: Joseph Moore
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.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HOLLOWAY'S PILLS AND OINTMENT.
1857
Engraver: Joseph Moore
Plain
Thomas "Professor" Holloway was a colorful advertising genius and purveyor of pills and ointments in 19th century Europe. (see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Holloway)
Copper penny and halfpenny tokens were Issued to promote Professor Holloway's pills and ointments. Holloway tokens are presumed to have been circulated worldwide throughout retailers of Holloway products.
These tokens were produced in large numbers. They were used as currency in London, though the majority were sent to Australia where they are regarded as having formed part of the early currency of the colony.
Mint: Joseph Moore, London, 1857-1858
Rarity: R#263 - R1 (Most frequently seen), R#264 - R7 (Rare), R#265 - R2 (Very frequently seen)
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Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | Frequency | |||||
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Undetermined | ||||||||||||
1857 | 52% | KM#Tn277.1, R#263 (J.MOORE incuse on trucation of neck, J.M. on base, border of dress) | ||||||||||
1857 | 6% | KM#Tn277.2, R#264 (J.MOORE raised on truncation of neck, without J.M. on base) Specimen Collector's Strike | ||||||||||
1858 | 45% | KM#Tn277.1, R#265 (J.MOORE incuse on trucation of neck, J.M. on base, border of dress) |
Frequencies show the percentage of Numista users who own each year or variety among all the users who own this coin. Since some users own several versions, the sum may be greater than 100%.
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Pictures | Sale | Date | Version | Grade | Price | ||
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Katz Auction 57 Lot 341 ![]() |
Mar 19, 2022 | Undetermined | XF |
USD 22.94
(EUR 22.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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