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Australia, Sydney, New South Wales 1854; John Craven Thornthwaite, 17.12g / 34mm, plain edge, copper penny. TEA STORES STEAM COFFEE MILLS ESTABLISHED 1835 SYDNEY / ADVANCE AUSTRALIA 1854. Mule variety of Andrews 431 obverse and Andrews 579 reverse. Also listed as Heyde Related 75. Some pitting to the centres otherwise most of the details. Extremely rare variety and very seldom found in commerce. Good or better. 

Est. £1,500-£3,000

* Thornthwaite was a Token Maker and Medallist born in London in 1822, immigrating to Australia in 1849. He was the first manufacturer of tokens and medallions in Australia.