George Hutton - Ironmonger
Description
George Hutton was born in the southern Scottish town of Harwick. He migrated to Australia in 1831 on the Stirling Castle, arriving in Sydney on October 1. Among the passengers on the ships was the famous Presbyterian minister and Politician the Rev. Dr. John Dunmore Lang, who was returning to Australia having recruited emigrants from the Scottish highlands.
George Hutton departed Sydney several weeks later on the Vibelia, arriving in Hobart on November 25, 1831. Hutton obtained a 21-year lease on a block of land at the corner of Elizabeth and Collins Streets, where he established a business dealing in cabinet-making, building, contracting and ironmongery. He ran this broad construction, fabrication and home goods business until the 1851 gold rush in Victoria tempted his workers to seek their fortunes. In the years that followed he concentrated on the ironmongery business, which he ran until his death in 1865. Following his death the business was continued by his son-in-law James Browne Harrrower.
Hutton was involved in establishing a wide range of institutions in Hobart, including the Savings Bank, the Ragged School and the City Mission, as well playing a role in the construction of the Chalmers Free Church in Bathurst Street where he was the ruling elder until his death.
George Hutton - Ironmonger 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 | - | - | - | $20.00 | $46.60 | $102 | $218 |
| Penny | - | - | - | $20.00 | $46.60 | $102 | $218 |
| Varieties | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 | MS-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Penny | $544 | $870 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Penny | $544 | $870 | - | - | - | - | - |
Specifications
Half Penny
- Issuer: G Hutton
- Denomination : Penny
- Composition: Copper
- Die axis: ↑↑
- Weight: 13.5 grams
- Diameter: 34 mm
- Edge: Smooth
- Renniks #: 283
- Andrews #: 279
- Gray #: 138
Penny
- Issuer: G Hutton
- Denomination : Half Penny
- Composition: Copper
- Die axis: ↑↓
- Weight: 6.2 grams
- Diameter: 28 mm
- Edge: Smooth
- Renniks #: 282
- Andrews #: 278
- Gray #: 137
Last update : Wednesday, August 25, 2021
