1857 NEW ZEALAND PENNY COPPER M SOMMERVILLE AUCKLAND NGC XF 45 BN KM TN64.

Obverse

Rose, Thistle and Shamrock in centre with inscription round the outside

Script: Latin

Lettering: NEW ZEALAND 1857

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:

M.SOMERVILLE

WHOLESALE

FAMILY GROCER

CITY MART

AUCKLAND

IssuerNew Zealand

TypeToken

Year1857

Value1 Penny = 1⁄12 Shilling = 1⁄240 Pound

CurrencyTrade tokens (1857-1881)

CompositionCopper

Weight16 g

Diameter34 mm

ShapeRound

TechniqueMilled

OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑

Demonetized1933