Summary
Proof 1 Cent, Issued by, New Brunswick, Canada, 1861
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 1861; around above, ONE CENT; below, NEW BRUNSWICK
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
This coin was provided to the Melbourne Mint by the Royal Mint, London to be part of the mint's exhibit at the 1880 Melbourne International Exhibition. It was retained after that exhibition closed and was used again in the 1888 Centennial International Exhibition.
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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
1861 AD
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Issued By
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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
25 mm (Outside Diameter), 5.64 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#6
[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
