note: small coin

New Zealand 3 Pence {1947-1965} 2S

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front: two carved patu (Maori weapons)

A patu is a generic term for a club or pounder used by the Māori, the indigenous people of New Zealand. The word patu in the Māori language means to strike, hit, beat, or subdue.

These types of short-handled clubs were mainly used as a striking weapon. The blow administered with this weapon was a horizontal thrust straight from the shoulder at the enemy’s temple. If the foe could be grasped by the hair then the patu would be driven up under the ribs or jaw. Patu were made from hardwood, whale bone, or stone. The most prestigious material for the patu was pounamu (greenstone). Patu made from pounamu were generally called "mere". Maori decorated the patu by carving into the wood, bone or stone.

• quantity 1
• demonetized {no longer in circulation} polished Copper-nickel coin
• diameter: 16.3 mm
• weight: 1.4 g

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