Summary
Copper One Penny Token minted by an unknown British mint. Issued by J. McFarlane, Wholesale & Retail Grocer, in Melbourne, Victoria, circa 1851.
McFarlane arrived in Melbourne in 1841 and sent goods to the goldfields during the rushes, in addition to his business in the city. He was probably the second Melbourne merchant to issue tokens. McFarlane appeared before the insolvents court in 1956 but reopened his business a few weeks later.
Previous Collections: George McArthur
Physical Description
A round copper token (34 mm diameter) giving the name address and business of the issuer: J. McFarlane, corner Elizabeth and Lonsdale Streets Melbourne, wholesale and retail grocer. The reverse features a female figure standing, facing. She holds an olive branch raised in her right hand and rests her left on the head of a gambolling lamb. A tame lion steps from behind her below the olive branch.
Obverse Description
At centre in 3 lines; J. McFARLANE / WHOLESALE & RETAIL / GROCER around, CORNER OF ELIZABETH & LONSDALE STS . MELBOURNE .
Reverse Description
The reverse features a female figure in long flowing dress standing, facing. She holds an olive branch raised in her right hand and rests her left on the head of a gambolling lamb. A tame lion steps from behind her below the olive branch. ; around, PEACE AND PLENTY
Edge Description
Plain
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), George McArthur, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
circa 1851 AD
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Issued By
J. McFarlane, Wholesale & Retail Grocer, cnr Elizabeth & Lonsdale Streets, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1850-1851
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Previous Collection
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Inscriptions
Obverse: J. McFARLANE WHOLESALE & RETAIL GROCER CORNER OF ELIZABETH & LONSDALE STS. MELBOURNE Reverse: PEACE AND PLENTY
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Copper
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Axis
11
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Type of item
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Dimensions
34 mm (Outside Diameter), 18.373 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
-Gardner, F.. "Trade tokens and the firms which issued them: J. McFarlane." Originally published in The Australian Storekeepers and Traders Journal, c.1910 -1914. Republished in The Australian Coin Review. June 1970: p.17; -The Argus. 16 December 1856: p.5; -Sharples, J.. "Catalogue of Victorian Trade Tokens." Journal of the Numismatic Association of Australia. Vol. 7. December 1993: pp.49 - 50; -Hope, John. McFarlane. Unpublished MSS. 2005: 2pps. Records indicate that McFarlane was in business at this address in 1850 and 1851. He was probably the second Melbourne merchant to issue tokens (the first being Annand, Smith & Co. in 1849). Sharples JNAA.7, p. 49
[Book] Andrews, Arthur. 1921. Australasian Tokens and Coins., No. 360
[Book] Heyde, Gilbert C. & Skinner, Dion H. 1967. Unofficial Coins of Colonial Australia and New Zealand., No. 145/1
[Article] Sharples, John P. 1993. A Catalogue of the Trade Tokens of Victoria 1848 to 1862. Journal of the Numismatic Association of Australia. vol.7: p.1-77., V. 110
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