1 Penny Milner and Thompson - Christchurch

Features

Issuer New Zealand
Queen Victoria (1840-1901)
Type Token
Year 1857
Value 1 Penny (1⁄240)
Currency Trade tokens (1857-1881)
Composition Copper
Weight 13.1 g
Diameter 32 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
95374
References R# 375,
Michael T. Pitt, Paul Bickerton, Mike Loy, Simon Gray; 2012. Renniks Australian & New Zealand Tokens Values. Renniks Publications, Banksmeadow, New South Wales, Australia.
KM# Tn49,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Gray# 195
Simon Gray; 2013. A Study of Australasian Trade Tokens : An Illustrated Reference of the Merchants Tokens used in Colonial Australia & New Zealand. Self-published, Two Rocks, Perth, Australia.

Obverse

Maori Warrior with moko (facial tattoo) holding spear and shield

Script: Latin

Lettering: ADVANCE NEW ZEALAND

Reverse

Maori warrior by palm tree with sword and shield. Waka (canoe), kiwi, mountain and lake in background

Script: Latin

Lettering: NEW ZEALAND

Edge

Plain

Comments

Rarity = R10 - Highest Rarity

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1857)  Photo $ 67 $ 200 $ 510

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny (Milner and Thompson - Christchurch)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny (Milner and Thompson - Christchurch)
Heritage Auctions
2022 November 20 - 21 The Archipelago Collection World Coins Showcase Auction 61284
Lot 99462
Internet Archive
20 Nov 2022 UNC
(NGC MS62 Brown)
USD 504.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny (Milner and Thompson - Christchurch)
Katz
Auction 86
Lot 1702
Internet Archive
10 Jun 2023 XF USD 91.88
(EUR 85.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penny (Milner and Thompson - Christchurch)
Katz
Auction 52
Lot 1740
Internet Archive
26 Nov 2021 XF USD 38.91
(EUR 36.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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