Summary
1 Penny, Issued by, New Brunswick, Canada, 1843
Minted by Boulton, Watt Company, Soho, Birmingham
Obverse Description
Coroneted head of the Queen facing left; around, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA; below, 1843
Reverse Description
A three masted frigate facing left, flying the Union Jack; above, NEW BRUNSWICK; below ONE PENNY TOKEN
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
This issue was authorised by the local legislature but not authorised by the Colonial Office. 498,576 pieces were struck and placed into circulation in New Brunswick. A second issue dated 1854 passed through the correct channels in Britain at which time this issue was called 'irregular'.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1843 AD
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Issued By
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mint
Soho (Mint), Great Britain, 1843
Boulton, Watt & Company -
Denomination
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Material
Copper
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
34 mm (Outside Diameter), 17.038 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#2
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2006. Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1801 - 1900.
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