Summary
Proof 1/2 Cent, Issued by, Nova Scotia, Canada, 1864
Minted by Royal Mint, London
Obverse Description
Laureate bust of the Queen facing left; around, VICTORIA D:G: BRIT: REG: F:D:
Reverse Description
Within a wreath of roses and mayflowers, a beaded circle around a crown above the date 1864; around above, HALF CENT; below, NOVA SCOTIA
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
In 1859 Nova Scotia adopted the decimal system. Their dollar would equal 1/5 th of a pound sterling. In Nova Scotia therefore the British 6 pence, a coin in circulation in Nova Scotia, equaled 12 1/2 cents so Nova Scotia needed a 1/2 cent denomination so that change could be given for a 6 pence.
This coin formed part of the Mint's exhibit at both Melbourne International Exhibitions
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 1978
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Date Issued
1864 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Artist
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Denomination
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
20 mm (Outside Diameter), 2.817 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#7
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2006. Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1801 - 1900.
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Keywords
British Empire Coins, Exhibitions: Melbourne International Centennial, 1888-1889, Exhibitions: Melbourne International, 1880-1881, British Commonwealth and Empire Coins
