Summary
Proof 5 Cents, Issued by, Newfoundland, Canada, 1888
Minted by Royal Mint, London
Obverse Description
Laureate head of the Queen, with plait of hair falling below the ear, facing left; around below, NEWFOUNDLAND .; around above, VICTORIA D:G: REG:
Reverse Description
At centre within beaded circle, 5 / CENTS / 1888; around, an ornamental border of interlinking curves
Edge Description
Milled
Significance
Part of the Melbourne Mint exhibit at the 1888 International Centennial Exhibition, Melbourne.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 01 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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Artist
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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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Type of item
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Dimensions
15 mm (Outside Diameter), 1.179 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#2
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2006. Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1801 - 1900.
[Book] Hocking, William J. 1906. Catalogue of the Coins, Tokens, Medals, Dies and Seals in the Museum of the Royal Mint., 311-2 Pages
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Keywords
British Empire Coins, Exhibitions: Melbourne International Centennial, 1888-1889, British Commonwealth and Empire Coins
