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1 Loaf - Lithgow Co-Op Society (Co-operative Token) ND
| Aluminium | 1.74 g | 23 mm |
| Location | British colonies (Australia) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Trade tokens › Co-operative tokens |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1.74 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#156831 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
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Script: Latin
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LOAF
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- Lithgow, New South Wales, Australia- The first Co-op started in 1891 and ran for three years but closed due to the effects of the 1890s Depression. It was revived by miners, including Robert Pillans, in 1901. Members paid a subscription, for which they received tokens for bread and other items. They received discounts and, if times were good, refunds. However the Co-op’s fortunes were closely tied to that of the town
