Summary

Australia New South Wales Sydney
Tea Stores Token Penny 1853 (AD)
Mint: J.C. Thornthwaite

Standard References: Andrews 431= Heyde 247/4
Other Details: Saw marks can be seen around rim on reverse

Physical Description

A round copper token (34 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 / STORES / STEAM / COFFEE / MILLS in exergue, ESTABLISHED 1835 / SYDNEY. On the reverse is 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, 1853 and, in small letters below shield, JCT.This token has been cleaned. The reverse has saw marks around rim outside the border of dots.

Obverse Description

View of teas store and shop; on building at left background in five lines; TEA / STORES / STEAM / COFFEE / MILLS in exergue, ESTABLISHED 1835 / SYDNEY

Reverse Description

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, 1853 and, in small letters below shield, JCT. Saw marks can be seen around rim on reverse, these may relate to the method of producing the blank.

Edge Description

Plain

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