Description: Historical United Service Hotel, corner of Queen and William Streets, Auckland, Copper PENNY Token, dated 1874. The Token is identified as KM# Tn66 - UNITED SERVICE / HOTEL appears in a straight line. The Token is about 34 mm across, and weighs about 15.6 g. The hotel's tokens were struck by an unknown British Mint. Obverse description: At the center within a line circle, UNITED SERVICE / HOTEL around above, CORNER QUEEN & WELLESLEY STREETS around below, AUCKLAND N.Z. The words UNITED SERVICE are in a straight line above the word HOTEL.Reverse Description: Head of young Queen Victoria facing left; around, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA 1874 Historical Note from the Victoria Museum. The United Service Hotel was located at the corner of Queen and Wellesley Streets, Auckland. Despite being burned to the ground in a fire that swept through that section of the city in September 1873, the hotel was rebuilt and Penny tokens were issued from that address in 1874. Your Token will be supplied as soon as payment is received. If you have any questions let me know before you bid. Shipping in the US is free, and to New Zealand about $17 by eBay International Shipping. This does not apply to foreign purchasers, the rates depend on the country. You can rest assured I will find the cheapest and safest option, please check before you bid. I combine shipments. Thanks and good luck!
Price: 39.95 USD
Location: Bloomington, Indiana
End Time: 2025-01-29T17:13:45.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
Grade: Ungraded
KM Number: Tn 66
Country/Region of Manufacture: New Zealand
Certification: Uncertified