Summary
Bronzed Proof 1 Cent, Issued by, Canada, 1876
Minted by Royal Mint, London
Obverse Description
Within a beaded circle, head of the Queen facing left wearing coronet; around, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA; below, CANADA
Reverse Description
At centre within a beaded circle in three lines, ONE CENT 1876; around, a serpentine sweet maple wreath
Edge Description
Plain
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.
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1876 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
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), 5.633 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#Pn10 Hocking 3983 but no H mint mark
[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
