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Token - Threepence, J.C. Thornthwaite, Die Sinker & Medallist, Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia, 1854
Reg. No: NU 11122
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- Summary:
- Silver Threepence Token, minted and issued by J.C. Thornthwaite of New South Wales, in 1854. Thornthwaite was the first person to manufacture tokens and medals in Australia. Migrating to Sydney in 1849, his tokens are noteworthy for the lack of clarity of detail in design because the dies were not cut deep enough and he lacked the tools to produce high quality tokens. Thornthwaite also worked as a medallist, particularly after tokens were made illegal in NSW in 1868.
- Description:
- A round silver token (16 mm dia) featuring an Arms of New South Wales supported by a kangaroo and emu. The letters J.C.T. are the initials of J.C. Thornthwaite who both struck and issued these tokens.
- Acquisition Information:
- Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 1978
| Discipline: | Numismatics |
| Dimensions: | 16 mm (Diameter) |
| Weight: | 1.314 g (Weight) |
More information
| Tagged with: | coat of arms state of new south wales, retailing, shops |
| Themes this item is part of: | John Craven Thornthwaite, Token Maker & Medalist, Sydney, New South Wales (1820-?), Numismatics & Philately Collection, Working Life & Trades Collection, Royal Mint, Melbourne Branch, Melbourne, Victoria, Branch Mints of the Royal Mint, Deputy Masters of the Melbourne Branch of the Royal Mint, Closure of Melbourne Mint, Melbourne Mint during World War II, Establishment of Melbourne Mint, 1872, Melbourne Mint |
| Primary Classification: | TRADE TOKENS |
| Secondary Classification: | Australia - New South Wales |
| Tertiary Classification: | working strikes |
| Series: | Trade Tokens |
| DateEra: | 1854 AD |
| Denomination: | Threepence |
| Obverse Description: | Arms of New South Wales supported by kangaroo (left) and emu (right); around, SYDNEY NEW SOUTH WALES; below, 1854 |
| Reverse Description: | Large numeral 3 below rising sun; around, SILVER TOKEN * J.C.T.* (the letters J.C.T. are the artist's initials) |
| Edge Description: | Plain |
| Inscriptions: | Obverse: SYDNEY NEW SOUTH WALES 1854 Reverse: 3 SILVER TOKEN * J.C.T.* |
| Shape: | Round |
| Material: | Silver |
| Issued By: | John Thornthwaite, Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia, 1854 |
| Mint: | John Thornthwaite, Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia, 1854 |
| Previous Collection: | Royal Mint, Melbourne Branch |
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Themes
This item is part of the following themes:
- John Craven Thornthwaite, Token Maker & Medalist, Sydney, New South Wales (1820-?)
- Numismatics & Philately Collection
- Working Life & Trades Collection
- Royal Mint, Melbourne Branch, Melbourne, Victoria
- Branch Mints of the Royal Mint
- Deputy Masters of the Melbourne Branch of the Royal Mint
- Closure of Melbourne Mint
- Melbourne Mint during World War II
- Establishment of Melbourne Mint, 1872
- Melbourne Mint
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