Summary

Australia Victoria Melbourne
Crombie Clapperton & Findlay Token Halfpenny c.1854 (AD)
Mint: Reginald Scaife, Kangaroo Office

Standard References: Andrew - = Heyde R.18 = Sharples V.55

Physical Description

A round copper token (28 mm diameter) giving the name and address of the issuer: Crombie Clapperton and Findlay, 41 West Lonsdale Street The token features on the reverse a female figure, representing Australia, seated on a rock set in the ocean. She extends an olive branch with her right hand and rests a staff against her left forearm.

Obverse Description

At centre, 41 / WEST / LONSDALE / STREET around, CROMBIE CLAPPERTON & FINDLAY -*-. Border of 157 beads.

Reverse Description

At centre a female figure, representing Australia, seated on a rock set in the ocean. She extends an olive branch with her right hand and rests a staff against her left forearm. Around above, AUSTRALIA

Edge Description

Plain

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