From:Canowindra Historical Museum

Name/TitleCoin

About this objectAlthough Australia did not yet have an official currency these tokens were used as currency.

The 'Advance Australia' Penny was originally made by W.J Taylor in London. There were also counterfeit tokens in common use.

MakerUnknown

Periodc 1860

Place MadeUnknown

Medium and MaterialsMetal

Inscription and Marks"ADVANCE AUSTRALIA ONE PENNY"
"NEW SOUTH WALES"

MeasurementsDiam: 33mm

Object TypeToken

Object numberSH1976-711

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