Australasian penny token of Milner & Thompson cc. mid-nineteenth century

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Stokes & Martin, designer obverse and reverse
1873 – 1893

Australasian penny token of Milner & Thompson cc. mid-nineteenth century
mid 19th century
copper
Place made
Melbourne
Medium
copper
Dimensions
3.4 cm (diam.)
Accession number
NC00407
Signature and date
Obverse Description: Maori warrior standing on an island in front of a palm tree. He holds a large square shield on the ground with his right hand and a weapon in his left. The shield is quartered with plants in each sector, a kiwi emerges walking left from behind the shield. In the sea behind the prow of a war canoe can be seen to the left of the kiwi and a mountainous island is seen in the background. Around, NEW ZEALAND Reverse Description: Bust a Maori warrior facing three-quarters right with tattooed face, wearing a feather headdress and holding a spear in his right hand and shield; around, ADVANCE NEW ZEALAND
Media category
Coin
Collection area
Australian decorative arts and design