1863-69 New Zealand Trade Token W Petersen

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1863-69 New Zealand Trade Token W PetersenThis W. Petersen copper penny token is a scarce example of New Zealand trade tokens. Struck between 1863 and 1869, these tokens were commissioned by W. Petersen, a Watchmaker and Jeweller located on High Street. During this period, the Canterbury province faced a severe shortage of official British regal copper, necessitating the use of private merchant tokens to sustain local retail liquidity. country: New Zealand year: 1863 69 grade: VG VG indicates

with sharp details on devices and fields

with the remainder drawn from various periods and countries

A classic example for collectors of Habsburg-era coinage and world silver pieces

Size: 25 mm diameter

and pleasing eye appeal

A scarce 1965 New Zealand shilling featuring a notable "broken back" die error

Struck by the Royal Mint (UK)

1945 New Zealand Threepence — a well-preserved mid-20th century coin from New Zealand

Obverse features the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II

These model coins circulated widely among the public and remain sought after by collectors for their historical interest and distinctive bimetallic construction

denomination: seven-coin set (commemorative $5 coin plus 5c

flanked by the denomination and date

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