1 Penny - Professor Holloway (London; England)

Overview

The 1 Penny - Professor Holloway (London; England) is a 1 Penny denomination coin issued by Australian Colonies, with significant collectible value and historical importance.

Basic Information

• Issuing Country: Australian Colonies
• Issuing Authority: Australian Colonies
• Denomination: 1 Penny
• Category: coin
• Start Year: 1857
• End Year: 1858
• Composition: Copper
• Weight: 15.13g
• Diameter: 34.00mm

Coin Images

Obverse

Reverse

Design Features

Obverse Design

The bust of Thomas Holloway facing left, with J.MOORE (the maker's name) on neck truncation.

Reverse Design

Hygeia (the ancient Greek goddess of health) seated between two pedestals and facing right, with her right foot resting on a stool. The pedestal on the left is surmounted by an orb and that on the right by a flame. A snake is climbing up this pedestal and drinking out of a cup held in Hygeia's left hand. J.M. (the maker's initials) on the base at the right.

Collectible Value

This coin has unique historical value and collecting significance, making it an important piece for numismatists and coin collectors.