Summary

Australia New South Wales Sydney
Tea Stores Token Penny 1853 (AD)
Mint: J.C. Thornthwaite
Previous Collections: George McArthur
Standard References: Andrews 431= Heyde 247/4

Physical Description

A round copper token (34 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 / STORES / STEAM / COFFEE / MILLS in exergue, ESTABLISHED 1835 / SYDNEY. On the reverse is 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, 1853 and, in small letters below shield, JCT.

Obverse Description

View of teas store and shop; on building at left background in five lines; TEA / STORES / STEAM / COFFEE / MILLS in exergue, ESTABLISHED 1835 / SYDNEY

Reverse Description

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, 1853 and, in small letters below shield, JCT.There is a die crack from the base of the shield through the letter J.

Edge Description

Plain

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