Token, Thomas Stokes, 100 Collins St. Melbourne, Victoria, 1862, 1862

Historical information

Found buried at Dreamers Hill Road, by Geelong Bottle Club. Tokens used by business companies in place of cash during members' shortage of bank coins.

Physical description

Round metal token with the words "Victoria 1862" and coat of arms on face, and maker's name on reverse.

Inscriptions & markings

Face: "Victoria 1862" around edge of token, "Advance Australia" beneath coat of arms. Reverse: "Thomas Stokes Maker 100 Collins Street East Melbourne".

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