Crombie, Clapperton & Findlay Halfpenny Traders Token

 

 


Obverse:Legend: CROMBIE CLAPPERTON & FINDLAY
41 WEST LONDSDALE STREET
Reverse:Kangaroo
Legend: MELBOURNE
Maker:W. J. Taylor.
Edge:Plain.
Weight:
Size:28mm (diameter)
Composition:Copper.
Mintage:Melbourne.
Mintmarks:

Valuation :
No Date Crombie, Clapperton & Findlay Halfpenny Traders Token R4

Very
Good
FineVery
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Extra
Fine
1997122575125

Notes:

Known Varieties & Errors (References are to Andrews):

A-84 Obverse: 41 WEST LONSDALE STREET in 4 lines with CROMBIE CLAPPERTON & FINDLAY round within an indented rim. Rose on short bar at bottom.
Reverse: Kangaroo facing right under curved MELBOURNE within indented rim. W. J. TAYLOR. MEDALLIST TO THE GREAT EXHIBITION 1861 in small capitals over 4 lines in exergue.
A-85 Obverse: The words WEST STREET are contracted.
Reverse: As for A-84.

The reverse design of this token is similar to the one appearing on the undated Thrale & Cross halfpenny token.


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