Summary
Proof silver coin; Denomination: Halfcrown
Royal Mint, London
Queen Victoria (1837-1901)
A halfcrown is a 2 shillings and 6 pence coin. This coin was part of the Melbourne Mint's exhibit at the 1880 and 1888 Melbourne International Exhibitions as part of an 1880 proof set, Sovereign to farthing.
Obverse Description
Head of the Queen facing left, ribbon in hair; around, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA; below, 1880
Reverse Description
Within an open laurel wreath, crowned shield quartered with arms of England (1 and 4); Scotland (2) and Ireland (3); around BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF:; below, a rose, thistle and shamrock united.
Edge Description
Milled
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 11 Jan 1978
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Date Issued
1880 AD
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Series
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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
32 mm (Outside Diameter), 14.121 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 3889 Pages
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Keywords
Exhibitions: Melbourne International Centennial, 1888-1889, Exhibitions: Melbourne International, 1880-1881