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Surcharged Token - Halfpenny, British, 1870 stamped 'P L', Australia Numismatics Reg. No: NU 18830

British Halfpenny
Summary:
Copper Halfpenny, minted by Royal Mint, London. Issued by Queen Victoria, HRH, Great Britain of Great Britain & Ireland, 1870. Surcharged PL.
Acquisition Information:
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 1976
Discipline: Numismatics

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Tagged with: surcharged tokens
Themes this item is part of: Numismatics & Philately Collection, Working Life & Trades Collection, Emil Hafner, Engraver (circa 1920s- ), HRH Queen Victoria (1819-1901)
Primary Classification: TRADE TOKENS
Secondary Classification: Australia
Tertiary Classification: surcharged strikes
DateEra: circa 1870s AD
Denomination: Halfpenny
Inscriptions: (edge)
(obverse)
(reverse)
Shape: round
Material: Copper
Issued By: HM Queen Victoria, England, Great Britain, 1870
Mint: Hafner (Mint), 1870

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