Token - JW Irwin Tea Merchant and Grocer (Cape Town) 1879 front Token - JW Irwin Tea Merchant and Grocer (Cape Town) 1879 back
Token - JW Irwin Tea Merchant and Grocer (Cape Town) 1879 photo
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Token - JW Irwin Tea Merchant and Grocer Cape Town

1879 year
Bronze 5.49 g 26 mm
Description
Location
Cape of Good Hope (South Africa (pre-Union))
Queen
Victoria (1837-1901)
Type
Trade tokens › Business tokens
Year
1879
Composition
Bronze
Weight
5.49 g
Diameter
26 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#47858
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Shield with supporters legend above and year below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CAPE OF GOOD HOPE
1879

Edge

Plain