Summary
Proof 20 Cents, Issued by, Canada, 1871
Minted by Royal Mint, London
Other details: Sometimes considered a pattern as the 25 cents denomination had been introduced in 1870, the 20 cent coin was released for circulation only in 1858.
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, 20 CENTS 1871; above, a crown
Edge Description
Milled
Significance
Dr. Howat acquired this coin at the closure of the Sydney Mint in 1926. It had formed part of the Mint's exhibit at the 1879-80 Sydney International Exhibition being provided to the Mint by the Royal Mint, London for that purpose.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Dr William Howat, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1871 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
12
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
23 mm (Outside Diameter), 4.512 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#Pn8 Hocking 3962 but milled edge
[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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Keywords
British Empire Coins, Exhibitions: Sydney International, 1879-1880, British Commonwealth and Empire Coins
