Summary
10 Cents, Issued by, Canada, 1888
Minted by Royal Mint, London
Obverse Description
Laureate head of the Queen facing left; around, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA; below, CANADA
Reverse Description
At centre within a sweet maple wreath in three lines, 10 CENTS 1888; above, a crown
Edge Description
Milled
Significance
Exhibited at the 1888 Melbourne International Exhibition by the Melbourne Branch of the Royal Mint, specifically acquired for that purpose
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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
1888 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
17 mm (Outside Diameter), 2.329 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#3
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2006. Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1801 - 1900., 132 Pages
[Book] Hocking, William J. 1906. Catalogue of the Coins, Tokens, Medals, Dies and Seals in the Museum of the Royal Mint., 305-307 Pages
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