Summary
Copper one Penny Surcharged Token, minted by the Royal Mint, London, circa 1797. Issued by King George III. It was surcharged 'W. Brown', circa 1855.
Physical Description
A very worn British penny of 1797 surcharged W. BROWN
Obverse Description
Plain token.
Reverse Description
surcharged W. BROWN
More Information
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Collection Names
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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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Previous Collection
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Inscriptions
Obverse surcharged W. BROWN
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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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Dimensions
35 mm (Outside Diameter), 25.57 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] Andrews, Arthur. 1921. Australasian Tokens and Coins., No.1023, p.141 Pages
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