Summary
Proof 50 Cents, Issued by, Canada, 1870
Minted by Royal Mint, London
Obverse Description
Head of the Queen facing left wearing a coronet; around, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA; below, CANADA; artist's initials, L.C.W. on neck truncation
Reverse Description
At centre within a sweet maple wreath in three lines, 50 CENTS 1870; above, a crown
Edge Description
Milled
Significance
This coin was supplied to the Melbourne Mint for inclusion in its display at the 1880 International Exhibition. After the Exhibition closed it was retained and was used again for the 1888 Centennial International Exhibition.
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
1870 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
29 mm (Outside Diameter), 11.599 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#6 but proof Hocking 3968 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: Melbourne International Centennial, 1888-1889, Exhibitions: Melbourne International, 1880-1881, British Commonwealth and Empire Coins
