Summary
Proof 5 Cents, Issued by Straits Settlements, Malaysia, Penang, Malacca, Singapore, 1888
Minted by Royal Mint, London
Obverse Description
Head of the Queen wearing coronet facing left; around, VICTORIA QUEEN
Reverse Description
At centre within a circle of beads, 5; around, STRAITS SETTLEMENTS FIVE CENTS 1888
Edge Description
Milled
Significance
This coin was supplied by the Royal Mint, London to the Melbourne Mint for their display at the Melbourne 1888 Centennial International Exhibition.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 11 Jan 1978
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Date Issued
1888 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Silver
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Axis
06
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
15 mm (Outside Diameter), 1.356 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#10 Pridmore 130 but proof
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2006. Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1801 - 1900.
[Book] Pridmore, Fred. 1955. Coins and Coinages of the Straits Settlements and British Malaya 1786 to 1951.
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Keywords
British Empire Coins, Exhibitions: Melbourne International Centennial, 1888-1889, British Commonwealth and Empire Coins
