1857 New Zealand Archibald Clark Penny Token – gVF & Scarce
$375.00
Scarce Penny Token for trader Archibald Clark of Auckland
Displaying a rich chocolate toning, this specimen features clean fields devoid of any issues, graded good Very Fine
Archibald Clark, a figure of historical debate as the potential first token struck in New Zealand, held the distinction of becoming Auckland’s inaugural mayor in 1851. Additionally, he served as a member of the New Zealand House of Representatives from 1860 to 1874.
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Description
Country:New Zealand
Region:Auckland
Trader:Archibald Clark
Denomination:Penny
Mint:Heaton & Sons
Date:1857
Composition:Copper
Obverse:ARCHIBALD CLARK/ SHORTLAND/ STREET/ AUCKLAND/ DRAPER
Reverse:NEW ZEALAND, Justice seated on a wool bale holding scales and cornucopia 1857 In exergue.
Size & Weight:34mm; 15.9g
Alignment:↑↑, 12h
Rarity:4-5
Grade:Good Very Fine, rare this nice
References:Andrews.64; Renniks. 75 Gray 42
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