Summary
Copper One Penny Token, minted by an unknown British mint. Issued by J. Sawyer, Tobacconist, Brisbane, 1864. Surcharged S.
Previous Collections: National Gallery of Victoria
Physical Description
A round copper token (34 mm diameter). The token features the name address and business of the issuer: J. Sawyer, Brisbane, Wholesale and Retail Tobacconist. The reverse features a set of Arms with emu and kangaroo supporters set below on a ribbon the motto ADVANCE AUSTRALIA, around QUEENSLAND 1864. The reverse has been surcharged S. This token has been cleaned and the number 361 is written in ink on the obverse.
Obverse Description
J. SAWYER / WHOLESALE / & RETAIL / TOBACCONIST / BRISBANE within a border of 141 dots
Reverse Description
At centre Arms with emu and kangaroo rupporters both facing away from the shield and looking back towards it, the motto ADVANCE AUSTRALIA on a ribbon below. Above, QUEENSLAND; below, 1864. Surcharged S across the shield.
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
Numismatics & Philately, Sustainable Futures, Working Life & Trades
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1864 AD
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Issued By
J Sawyer - Tobacconist, Brisbane, Greater Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, 1864
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Previous Collection
Numismatics Collection, National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), pre 1976
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Inscriptions
Obverse: J. SAWYER WHOLESALE & RETAIL TOBACCONIST BRISBANE Reverse: QUEENSLAND 1864 ADVANCE AUSTRALIA S
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Denomination
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Series
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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), 13.45 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] Andrews, Arthur. 1921. Australasian Tokens and Coins., No. 469
[Book] Heyde, Gilbert C. & Skinner, Dion H. 1967. Unofficial Coins of Colonial Australia and New Zealand., No. 223
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