Summary
1 Cent, Issued by, Belize (British Honduras), 1974
Minted by Franklin Mint, USA
Obverse Description
Within a circle of leaves, the arms of Belize - a shield with mahogony tree crest divided into three compartments, the first with a crossed axe and paddle, second a saw and axe crossed, third a sailing ship; with two supporters, on the left bearing axe over shoulder and on the right bearing paddle over shoulder; below incuse on a ribbon, SUB UMBRA FLOREO (Translation: Under the shade I flourish); above, BELIZE; below, 1974
Reverse Description
Swallow-tailed kite flying right, a second in background below flying left; around above, ONE CENT
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr John P. Sharples - Museum Victoria, Mar 1986
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Date Issued
1974 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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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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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
20 mm (Outside Diameter), 2.68 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#38
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2009. 2009 Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1901 - 2000.
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Keywords
British Commonwealth Coins, Swallow Tailed Kites (Birds), British Commonwealth and Empire Coins
