Summary

Australia New South Wales Sydney
Tea Stores Token Halfpenny, 1852 (AD)
Raised bricks, sunken joints type with added perspective on side wall.
Mint: J.C. Thornthwaite
Previous Collections: George McArthur
Standard References: Andrews 428 var. = Heyde 248/2

Physical Description

A round copper token (29 mm diameter). The token design featuring the business and foundation date of the issuer: Tea Stores Steam Coffee Mill. It features a view of teas store and shop; on building at left background in five lines; TEA / STORE / STEAM / COFFEE / MILLS in exergue, ESTABLISHED / 1835 / SYDNEY. The side wall of the building has had a second series of 'bricks' added suggesting perspective - difficult to see due to wear on this example. On the reverse is Britannia seated facing right wearing Corinthian helmet and holding a trident in her left hand, shield with Union Jack resting behind. Above, BRITANNIA; in exergue, 1852 and, in small letters below shield, JCT.

Obverse Description

View of teas store and shop; on building at left background in five lines; TEA / STORE / STEAM / COFFEE / MILLS, shopfront bricks raised. The side wall of the building has had a second series of 'bricks' added suggesting perspective. In exergue, ESTABLISHED / 1835 / SYDNEY

Reverse Description

Britannia seated facing right wearing Corinthial helmet and holding a trident in her left hand, shield with Union Jack resting behind. Above, BRITANNIA; in exergue, 1852 and, in small letters below shield, JCT

Edge Description

Plain

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