Summary
Proof 1 Penny, Issued by Sierra Leone, 1791
Minted by Soho Mint, Birmingham
Obverse Description
Lion on hill top facing; around above, SIERRA LEONE COMPANY; in exergue, AFRICA
Reverse Description
A pair of clasped hands with the value 1 above and below; around, ONE PENNY PIECE 1791
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
The date on the coin refers to the foundation of the Sierra Leone Company not the production of the coin
More Information
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Collection Names
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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
1791 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
Soho (Mint), Great Britain, 1792
The coins were struck in Birmingham, England in December 1792. -
Denomination
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Material
Copper
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Axis
06
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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
32 mm (Outside Diameter), 18.928 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#2 Vice 8A
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2007. Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1701 - 1800.
[Book] Vice, David. 1983. The Coinage of British West Africa & St. Helena 1684 - 1958., 142 Pages
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