Summary
50 Cents, Issued by Sierra Leone, 1791
Minted by Soho Mint, Birmingham, England
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 50 above and below; around, HALF DOLLAR PIECE 1791
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
The date 1791 on this coin is the date of the foundation of the Sierra Leone Company (the coins actually being struck in May 1793)
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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
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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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Type of item
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Dimensions
31 mm (Outside Diameter), 13.104 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#5 Vice 3
[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., 140 Pages
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