Summary
Proof 1/4 Cent, Issued by Straits Settlements, Malaysia, Penang, Malacca, Singapore, 1872
Minted by Royal Mint, London
Obverse Description
Head of the Queen wearing coronet facing left; around, VICTORIA QUEEN
Reverse Description
At centre within a circle of beads, 1/4; around, STRAITS SETTLEMENTS QUARTER CENT 1872
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
1872 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Copper
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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
17 mm (Outside Diameter), 2.311 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#7 Pridmore 198 but edge plain
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2006. Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1801 - 1900.
[Book] Pridmore, Fred. 1955. Coins and Coinages of the Straits Settlements and British Malaya 1786 to 1951.
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Keywords
British Empire Coins, Exhibitions: Sydney International, 1879-1880, British Commonwealth and Empire Coins
