1½ Penny - Johannesburg Municipal Tramways ND (1912-1921) front 1½ Penny - Johannesburg Municipal Tramways ND (1912-1921) back
1½ Penny - Johannesburg Municipal Tramways ND (1912-1921) photo

1½ Penny - Johannesburg Municipal Tramways ND

 
Plastic (Black celluloid) 0.80 g 21.6 mm
Description
Location
South Africa
Type
Transportation tokens › Public transportation tokens
Years
1912-1921
Value
1½ Penny (1⁄160)
Currency
Pound (1825-1961)
Composition
Plastic (Black celluloid)
Weight
0.80 g
Diameter
21.6 mm
Thickness
2.5 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#350203
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: 1½D

Edge

Plain

Comment

According to Hearn's Handbook on South African Tokens by Brian Hern and Allyn Jacobs (2nd edition, 2009), this token was in use between 1912 and 1921 in Johannesburg, South Africa.