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Token - Halfpenny, H.J. Marsh & Brother, Ironmongers, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, circa 1855
Reg. No: NU 4071
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- Summary:
- Copper Halfpenny Token, minted by an unknown British mint. Issued by H.J. Marsh & Brother, Ironmongers, Hobart, circa 1855. On 26 April 1850 Henry James Marsh opened an ironmongery and paint shop at the corner of Murray and Collins Streets. It is believed that he entered into a partnership with his brother Samuel Charles Marsh in 1853, but Samuel died the following year. In 1867 the firm was known as H.J. Marsh and Co., and in 1912 the firm was absorbed by Harris and Marsh. H.J. Marsh died on 28 April 1897.
Previous Collections: George McArthur - Description:
- A round copper token (28 mm diameter) featuring the name and business of the company which issued the tokens: H.J. Marsh & Brother, Hobart Town, Ironmongers. The reverse depicts a paddle steamer with three sailing masts together with the motto "To Facilitate Trade" and the denomination Halfpenny Token..
- Acquisition Information:
- Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), George McArthur, 1976
| Discipline: | Numismatics |
| Dimensions: | 27 mm (Diameter) |
| Weight: | 5.949 g (Weight) |
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| Tagged with: | ironmongers, paddle steamers, sailing vessels, shipping, steam ships |
| Themes this item is part of: | H.J. Marsh & Brother, Blacksmiths, Hobart, Tasmania, George McArthur, Collector & Baker (1842-1903), Numismatics & Philately Collection, Transport Collection, Working Life & Trades Collection, McArthur Bequest |
| Primary Classification: | TRADE TOKENS |
| Secondary Classification: | Australia - Tasmania |
| Tertiary Classification: | working strikes |
| Series: | Trade Tokens |
| DateEra: | circa 1855 AD |
| Denomination: | Halfpenny |
| Obverse Description: | Legend in three lines, the first and last curved against the rim beads, H.J. MARSH & BROTHER / IRONMONGERS / HOBART TOWN |
| Reverse Description: | At centre, a paddle steamer with three sailing masts sailing left under steam and front sails; around above, HALFPENNY TOKEN around below, TO FACILITATE TRADE |
| Edge Description: | Plain |
| Inscriptions: | Obverse: H.J. MARSH & BROTHER IRONMONGERS HOBART TOWN Reverse: HALFPENNY TOKEN TO FACILITATE TRADE |
| Shape: | Round |
| Material: | Copper |
| Issued By: | Marsh, H.J & Brother, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia |
| Commissioned By: | Marsh, H.J & Brother, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, 1852-1862 |
| Previous Collection: | George McArthur |
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