Summary
Bronze 10 Pfennig coin issued by the German New Guinea Company converted to a tally piece by KGT. Struck at the Berlin mint, Germany. This coin was issued by the German New Guinea Company but has been used, perhaps as a shift work or tally token, by a company with the initials FGT soon after issue.
Obverse Description
Within wreath, 10 / NEU GUINEA / PFENNIG / 1894; above, NEU GUINEA COMPAGNIE; below, the mint mark for Berlin "A" Note: Large circular hole through denomination counterstamped K / G T
Reverse Description
Bird of Paradise standing on branch with tail displayed
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), L. H. Walters - Museum Victoria, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1894 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Series
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
12
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Classification
Coins, German new guinea (papua new guinea), Working strikes
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
30 mm (Outside Diameter), 9.761 g (Weight)
holed
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Shape
Round
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References
cf KM#3
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2006. Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1801 - 1900., 335 Pages
