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J. McFarlane - Retail Grocer

J. McFarlane - Retail Grocer

Description

McFarlane was in business at the corner of Elizabeth and Lonsdale Streets in 1850 and 1851. He was probably the second Melbourne merchant to issue tokens (the first being Annand, Smith & Co. in 1849). McFarlane arrived in Melbourne in 1841 and that he sent goods to the goldfields during the rushes, doing very well from his trade there in addition to his business in the city.

J. McFarlane - Retail Grocer 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.

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Varieties AG-3 G-4 VG-8 F-12 VF-20 EF-40 AU-50
---$19.50$39.00$77.50$186
Varieties MS-60 MS-62 MS-63 MS-64 MS-65 MS-66 MS-67
$481$775-----

Specifications

  • Issuer: J. McFarlane
  • Denomination : Penny
  • Composition: Copper
  • Die axis: ↑↑
  • Weight: 18.3 grams
  • Diameter: 34 mm
  • Edge: Smooth
  • Renniks #: 354
  • Andrews #: 360
  • Gray #: 181

Last update : Tuesday, September 20, 2022

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