Summary
Proof silver coin; Denomination: Sixpence
Royal Mint, London
Queen Victoria (1837-1901)
This proof was part of the Melbourne Mint's exhibit at the 1880 and 1888 Melbourne International Exhibitions as part of an 1879 proof set, halfcrown to farthing.
Obverse Description
Head of the Queen facing left, ribbon in hair; around, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRITANNIAR: REG: F:D:
Reverse Description
Within an open wreath of laurel and oak leaves below a crown in two lines, SIX / PENCE; below, 1879
Edge Description
Milled
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 May 1976
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Date Issued
1879 AD
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Series
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Material
Silver
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Dimensions
19 mm (Outside Diameter), 2.801 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., Spink 3912 Pages
