Summary
20 Cents, Issued by, New Brunswick, Canada, 1862
Minted by Royal Mint, London
Obverse Description
Laureate head of the Queen, with plait of hair running below the ear, facing left; around, VICTORIA D:G: REG: NEW BRUNSWICK.
Reverse Description
At centre within wreath of sweet maple and below a crown, 20 / CENTS / 1862
Edge Description
Milled
Significance
The Colony of New Brunswick adopted the decimal system in 1860 equating its dollar to the gold dollar of the United States of America.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1862 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
Silver
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Axis
06
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
23 mm (Outside Diameter), 4.603 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#9
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2006. Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1801 - 1900.
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