Ancient, British and World Coins, Tokens, Historical Medals and Banknotes

Australian Numismatic Society, Centenary Penny token, 1949, 34mm; Centenary of Australia’s First Copper Token, 1949, a silver oxidised plated medal issued by the Numismatic Association of Victoria, 41mm. [2]. Both extremely fine, first with full original colour (£20-30)

The Numismatic Association of Victoria struck the second item in conjunction with their annual exhibition, held in October 1949. The medal, which was issued at 6s., commemorates the first Australian copper token, issued by Annand Smith & Co of Melbourne and placed into circulation on 20 October 1849. Further details are given in SCMB December 1949, p.579