Summary

Australia New South Wales Wollongong
W.F. & D.L. Lloyd Token Penny 1859 (AD)
Mint: Uncertain British
Previous Collections: Hon. William M.K. Vale
Standard References: Andrews 331 = Heyde 151

Physical Description

A round copper token (34 mm diameter). The token gives the name and address of the issuer, W.F & D.L. Lloyd Drapers, Grocers, Wine & Spirit Merchants, Woolongong together with the date of issue, 1859 and the offer to take Colonial Produce in exchange. This token is slightly damaged and has been cleaned.

Obverse Description

W.F. & D.L. LLOYD / DRAPERS GROCERS / WINE / & SPIRIT / MERCHANTS / WOLLONGONG

Reverse Description

Arms of New South Wales supported by emu and kangaroo and with the motto ADVANCE AUSTRALIA on the ribbon; around outside a line circle, COLONIAL PRODUCE . TAKEN IN (1859) EXCHANGE

Edge Description

Plain

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