1/2 Penny - Brookes, W. & B. Brisbane, Queensland

€412,736.00
IssuerQueensland
Year1863
TypeToken
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyPound sterling (1788-1900)
CompositionCopper
Weight19 g
Dimensions34 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Andrews#49, R#60, Gray#32
Obverse descriptionText only
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringW. & B. BROOKES IRONMONGERS BRISBANE
Reverse descriptionCoat of Arms consisting of a central shield below a Rising Sun supported by an emu at left and kangaroo at right all resting on a ribbon with the motto ADVANCE AUSTRALIA. The shield is quartered and contains: upper left - a golden fleece; upper right - a three-masted sailing ship; lower left - a bull standing facing left; lower right a anchor.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringQUEENSLAND 1863
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage1863  - A49/R60 -
Catalog ID7922407630
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