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J.W. Mears - Saddler

J.W. Mears - Saddler

Description

Mears' grandparents arrived in Wellington from Scotland, calling at Sydney en route in the Brig Prima Donna, March 1, 1854. Walter James Mears, Saddler, his wife, Eliza Mears, nee Campbell, opened Saddler's business opposite Noah's Ark, opposite Bank N.Z. on the corner of Willis St. and Lambton Quay, 1859. Afterwards shifted to Willis St. 1866.

J.W. Mears - Saddler values and prices

The value of a New Zealand 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
---$158$395$647$1,240
Varieties MS-60 MS-62 MS-63 MS-64 MS-65 MS-66 MS-67
$2,120$2,990-----

Specifications

  • Issuer: J.W. Mears
  • Denomination : Half Penny
  • Composition: Copper
  • Die axis: ↑↑
  • Weight: 8.8 grams
  • Diameter: 28 mm
  • Edge: Smooth
  • Renniks #: 355
  • Andrews #: 362
  • Gray #: 182

Last update : Tuesday, September 20, 2022

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