Summary

Australia New South Wales Sydney
Tea Stores Token Halfpenny, 1852 (AD)
Raised joints, sunken brick type.
Mint: J.C. Thornthwaite
Previous Collections: National Gallery of Victoria
Standard References: Andrews 430 = Heyde 248/3

Physical Description

A round copper token (29 mm diameter). The token design featuring the business and foundation date of the issuer: Tea Stores Steam Coffee Mill. It features a view of teas store and shop; on building at left background in five lines; TEA / STORE / STEAM / COFFEE / MILLS in exergue, ESTABLISHED / 1835 / SYDNEY. On the reverse is Britannia seated facing right wearing Corinthian helmet and holding a trident in her left hand, shield with Union Jack resting behind. Above, BRITANNIA; in exergue, 1852 and, in small letters below shield, JCT.

Obverse Description

View of teas store and shop; on building at left background in five lines; TEA / STORE / STEAM / COFFEE / MILLS, shopfront bricks raised. The 'bricks' of the building formed by raised joint lines. In exergue, ESTABLISHED / 1835 / SYDNEY

Reverse Description

Britannia seated facing right wearing Corinthial helmet and holding a trident in her left hand, shield with Union Jack resting behind. Above, BRITANNIA; in exergue, 1852 and, in small letters below shield, JCT

Edge Description

Plain

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