Summary
Proof 1 Cent, Issued by, Canada, 1876
Minted by Royal Mint, London
Obverse Description
Within a beaded circle, head of the Queen facing left wearing coronet; around, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA; below, CANADA
Reverse Description
At centre within a beaded circle in three lines, ONE CENT 1876; around, a serpentine sweet maple wreath
Edge Description
Plain
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.
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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
1876 AD
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Issued By
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Denomination
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
25 mm (Outside Diameter), 5.642 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#Pn10 Hocking 3983 but no H mint mark
[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
