New Zealand
1881
Copper and bronze tokens
16 tokens total
Provenance: Private collection, Auckland, New Zealand
This collection of sixteen tokens dating to 1881 reflects the commercial and colonial context of late 19th-century New Zealand, where trade tokens, commemorative pieces, and Māori-related objects circulated alongside official currency. Several tokens in the group appear to relate to Māori trade or exchange, while others reflect the broader mercantile network of the period, visible examples include tokens referencing John Brinsmead and Sons Pianos and "Advance New Zealand" imagery. Sold as a complete collection.
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New Zealand
1881
Copper and bronze tokens
16 tokens total
Provenance: Private collection, Auckland, New Zealand
This collection of sixteen tokens dating to 1881 reflects the commercial and colonial context of late 19th-century New Zealand, where trade tokens, commemorative pieces, and Māori-related objects circulated alongside official currency. Several tokens in the group appear to relate to Māori trade or exchange, while others reflect the broader mercantile network of the period, visible examples include tokens referencing John Brinsmead and Sons Pianos and "Advance New Zealand" imagery. Sold as a complete collection.
We ship free anywhere in the world, fully insured, packed by hand.
