Coins of Early Australia – British ‘Far Colonies’ Penny 1851

Great Britain Penny 1851 obverse Great Britain Penny 1851 reverse Far, far away From the perspective of England during the age of sail, the far colonies is an apt description of those settlements established in the Great South Land of the roughly late 1700s – early 1800s. After all, New South Wales and Van Diemen's … Continue reading Coins of Early Australia – British ‘Far Colonies’ Penny 1851 →

When were American whalers actively visiting Australia ?

South Australia Co whale fishery at Encounter Bay, 1838

Consideration of the types of US coins that formed part of Australia's early currency, sourced via the whaling industry.

“Thar she blows!”

US silver Capped Bust Half Dollar of the type used in Early Australian currency.

Indian rupee – the ‘Company rupee’

Photos of East India Co 1835 rupee used in early Australian currency (inc supporting research article reference)

Aussie late 1700s shillings – Ferdie from Naples and Chas from Spain!

1784 colonial Spanish (Lima) 2 reales reverse

Some more beaten up coins to look at here! 1784 2 Reales, Colonial Spain, Lima m/m (Carolus III) 1784 MI 2 Reales of Peru rev1784 MI 2 Reales of Peru obv Part of the group of 'fractionals' based on a 'Piece of Eight' - which they made the most of ... fairly sure they made … Continue reading Aussie late 1700s shillings – Ferdie from Naples and Chas from Spain! →