Summary
Copper Halfpenny Token, minted by Heaton & Son, Birmingham, England, circa 1858. Issued by James Campbell, General Stores, Morpeth, New South Wales. James Campbell arranged for a large supply of tokens, both penny and halfpenny denominations from Heaton and Son, Birmingham.
Physical Description
A round copper token (28 mm dia) featuring the name and business name of the issuer, James Campbell General Stores of Morpeth. 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.
Obverse Description
JAMES CAMPBELL / GENERAL STORES / . MORPETH . all lines are curved
Reverse Description
Justice standing blindfolded facing to left; right asrm extended and holding scales, left hand holds an inverted cornucopia from which fruits flow; sailing ship on sea at left.
Edge Description
Plain
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
1850-1863 AD
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Issued By
James Campbell - General Stores, Morpeth, New South Wales, Australia, 1850-1863
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Mint
Heaton and Son, Birmingham, England, Great Britain, 1854-1860
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Previous Collection
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Inscriptions
Obverse: JAMES CAMPBELL / GENERAL STORES / . MORPETH . Reverse: AUSTRALIA
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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
28 mm (Outside Diameter), 7.659 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] Andrews, Arthur. 1921. Australasian Tokens and Coins., No. 61
[Book] Heyde, Gilbert C. & Skinner, Dion H. 1967. Unofficial Coins of Colonial Australia and New Zealand., No. 38
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