Summary
Silver coin; Denomination: Threepence
Royal Mint, London
King Edward VII (1901-1910)
This coin was current in Australia and this was the the model (in terms of size and alloy) for this denomination among those chosen for the coinage of the Commonwealth of Australia (beginning in 1910).
Obverse Description
Bare head of the King facing right; below in small letters De S. (for G.W. De Saulles Mint Engraver); around, EDWARDVS VII DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX FID: DEF: IND: IMP:
Reverse Description
Within an open oak wreath, the numeral 3 dividing the date 1902; above, crown
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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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
1902 AD
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Issued By
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Silver
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
16 mm (Outside Diameter), 1.4 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 3984 Pages
