| Issuer | Tasmania |
|---|---|
| Year | 1855 |
| Type | Emergency coin |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1788-1900) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 14.42 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | Andrews#309, R#309, Gray#151, KM#Tn141 |
| Obverse description | Lettering at top. Seated Justice facing left holding scale in right hand. Ship in background to the left. Date at bottom. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | VAN DIEMEN`S LAND 1855 |
| Reverse description | Lettering around edge with picture of gatehouse in the middle |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | NEW TOWN TOLL GATE R JOSEPHS |
| Edge | Plain |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1855 - A309/R309 KM-Tn141 - |
| Numisquare ID | 7313373690 |
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