Summary
Proof silver coin; Denomination: Threepence
Royal Mint, London
Queen Victoria (1837-1901)
This coin was part of the Melbourne Mint's exhibit at the 1880 and 1888 Melbourne International Exhibitions as part of an 1880 proof set, Sovereign to farthing.
Obverse Description
Head of the Queen facing left, wearing ribbon in hair; around, VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIAR: REGINA F:D:
Reverse Description
At centre within an open oak wreath; the numeral 3; above, crown; the numeral dividing the date 1880
Edge Description
Plain
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
1880 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Artist
William Wyon RA - Royal Mint, London, London, England, Great Britain
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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
16 mm (Outside Diameter), 1.405 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., Spink 3918 Pages
