Summary

Copper One Penny Token, minted by Heaton & Son, Birmingham. Issued by Weight & Johnson, Drapers & Outfitters, Sydney, circa 1857. J.W. Weight & James Johnson, drapers, are listed in two Sydney Directories (Sand's Directories for 1857-1858 and 1861-1862). Over the period 1851-1870, John Weight was the only draper of that surname listed in Sydney directories, other than this four-year interlude where J.W. Weight is listed as a principal of Weight & Johnston.

Previous Collections: George McArthur

Physical Description

A round copper token (34 mm diameter). The token design featuring the name, business and address of the issuer: Weight & Johnson, drapers and outfitters, Liverpool and London House, Pitt St. Sydney. It features a representation of Justice standing blindfolded holding scales and an inverted cornucopiae spilling fruit on the ground. A sailing ship is on the horizon. This token is stained on the obverse and would be difficult to read without good lighting.

Obverse Description

At centre, WEIGHT / AND / JOHNSON / DRAPERS / & / OUTFITTERS; around above, LIVERPOOL & LONDON HOUSE; around below, . PITT STREET SYDNEY .

Reverse Description

Justice blindfolded standing facing, head to left, on beach; she extends balanced scales in right hand and holds inverted cornucopia from which fruits flow onto ground in left; sailing ship in background at left.

Edge Description

Plain

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