Summary

Copper Halfpenny Token, minted by W.J. Taylor, London. Issued by Hanks & Co, Australian Tea Mart, Sydney, 1857. J.G. Hanks joined A. Lloyd to open a business in 1855. In 1858 the company had changed name, becoming Hanks & Co. It seems that Lloyd was still participating in the business, but he had always been the junior partner. In 1861 the founder's son, John L. Hanks, opened another 'Tea and Coffee Merchants' business trading as J. G. Hanks & Co. The junior Hanks' business endured until almost the end of the nineteenth century. J.G. Hanks left his original business in 1863 and joined his son's enterprise.

Physical Description

A round copper token (28 mm dia) featuring the name and business of the issuer: Hanks and Co., Australian Tea Mart Sydney The reverse features an Arms of New South Wales supported by a kangaroo and emu. This token has been cleaned and the obverse has toned slightly green.

Obverse Description

At centre, HANKS / AND / COMPY.; around, AUSTRALIAN TEA MART . SYDNEY .

Reverse Description

Arms of New South Wales; above, PEACE & PLENTY; below, 1857 on ribbon below Arms, ADVANCE AUSTRALIA

Edge Description

Plain

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