Summary
Proof 50 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 DEI GRATIA REGINA
Reverse Description
At centre within beaded circle, 50 / 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, 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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Category
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Type of item
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Dimensions
30 mm (Outside Diameter), 11.789 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.
[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
