Summary
Copper one Penny Surcharged Token, minted by the Royal Mint, London, circa 1797. Issued by King George III. It was surcharged 'T. Howitt', circa 1855.
Physical Description
A worn British copper penny of 1797 surcharged with T. HOWITT
Obverse Description
Head of George III, worn - surcharged T. HOWITT
Reverse Description
Britannia seated facing left, worn
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Mr Alfred Chitty, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
circa 1855 AD
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Issued By
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Surcharged By
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Inscriptions
T. HOWITT
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Denomination
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Material
Copper
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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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Overall Dimensions
35 mm (Outside Diameter), 25.21 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] Andrews, Arthur. 1921. Australasian Tokens and Coins., No.1111, p.143 Pages
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