Summary

This token, with an allergorical image of Justice under the word Australia, was excavated at the Commonwealth Block site between 1988 and 2003.

Working in Little Lon.
Alongside the tightly packed cottages, commercial enterprise thrived in little Lon. Shops sold food and 'fancy goods'. Factories and workshops manufactured bellows, furniture, waterproof clothing and ice cream.

In the 1880s grocers flourished, and in the 1890s clothing firms and Chinese cabinet-makers dominated the local manufacturing scene. But Little Lon's most numerous businesses were the myriad hotels and brothels.

It is easy to overlook the 'invisible' work carried out in people's homes. Because such work was rarely documented we rely on things left behind to tell the story. The abundance of lace bobbins dug up at Little Lon hints at a lace-making industry and busy lives otherwise hidden from history.

Physical Description

This is a copper coin or token that is about the size of a penny. On the obverse there is a depiction of Justice standing with scales and the Horn of Plenty which is falling downwards.

Physical Description

Copper coin/ token, the size of a penny. (obv) depiction of Justice standing with scales and horn of plenty which is falling downwards.

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