1861  J. R. Grundy Justice Penny Traders Token


Obverse:Tobacco leaves
Legend: J. R. GRUNDY MERCHANT BALLARAT - 1861
Reverse:Justice standing
Legend: INDUSTRIA ET FIDES OMNIA VINCET - VICTORIA
Maker:Heaton & Sons.
Edge:Plain.
Weight:
Size:34mm (diameter)
Composition:Copper.
Mintage:Ballarat.
Mintmarks:

Valuation :
1861 J. R. Grundy Justice Penny Traders Token (A-157) R4

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1997122575125

Notes:

Note the incorrect spelling of VINCENT on the reverse.

Known Varieties & Errors (References are to Andrews):

A-157 Obverse: Branch of tobacco plant in center with J. R. GRUNDY MERCHANT BALLAARAT . 1861 . round within beaded rim. Lower buds form a right angle.
Reverse: Justice standing with ship to left on ocean, all within beaded inner circle. INDUSTRIA ET FIDES OMNIA VINCET . VICTORIA . round on raised area between inner circle and rim.
A-158 Obverse: As for A-157 but lower buds of tobacco branch are arranged differently. Lower buds are almost facing.
Reverse: As for A-157.

Valuation :
1861 J. R. Grundy Justice Penny Traders Token (A-158) R5

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19972050100200

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