D.T. Mulligan - Queensland Stores
Description
It is likely that Mulligan opened his Queensland Stores in either 1862 or 1863, after the discovery of Copper and Gold at nearby Peak Downs. His first premises were located in East Street, moving to the corner of East and William Streets in 1865. The Early History of Rockhampton includes the following comment about Mulligan and his tokens:
Copper (coins) were even harder to get than Silver and several of the leading business people had copper tokens struck, which were accepted as pennies, while at the same time they served as advertisements. The late Mr D.J [sic] Mulligan circulated a large number of these tokens, which remained in use for ten or fifteen years.
(Rockhampton City Council, personal correspondence)
Mulligan is said to have 'sold out to H.F. Walton, and retired to Ireland, where he died. No date has been identified for his death.
D.T. Mulligan - Queensland Stores values and prices
The value of an Australian token depends on several factors such as quality and wear, supply and demand, rarity, finish and more.
- Circulated
- Uncirculated
| Varieties | AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Penny - Long Rockhampton | - | - | - | $24.30 | $56.60 | $117 | $266 |
| Half Penny - Short Rockhampton | - | - | - | $30.20 | $60.40 | $121 | $303 |
| Penny | - | - | - | $26.40 | $60.40 | $116 | $290 |
| Varieties | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 | MS-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Penny - Long Rockhampton | $632 | $999 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Half Penny - Short Rockhampton | $681 | $1,060 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Penny | $725 | $1,160 | - | - | - | - | - |
Varieties
Half Penny - Short Rockhampton
Penny
Specifications
Half Penny - Long Rockhampton
- Issuer: D T. Mulligan
- Mint : W.J.Taylor
- Denomination : Half Penny
- Composition: Copper
- Die axis: ↑↑
- Weight: 8.1 grams
- Diameter: 28 mm
- Edge: Smooth
- Renniks #: 388
- Andrews #: 393
- Gray #: 206
Half Penny - Short Rockhampton
- Issuer: D T. Mulligan
- Mint : W.J.Taylor
- Denomination : Half Penny
- Composition: Copper
- Die axis: ↑↑
- Weight: 8.1 grams
- Diameter: 28 mm
- Edge: Smooth
- Renniks #: 389
- Andrews #: 394
- Gray #: 206a
Penny
- Issuer: D T. Mulligan
- Mint : W.J.Taylor
- Denomination : Penny
- Composition: Copper
- Die axis: ↑↑
- Weight: 14.7 grams
- Diameter: 34 mm
- Edge: Smooth
- Renniks #: 387
- Andrews #: 392
- Gray #: 205
Last update : Tuesday, October 4, 2022
