Summary
Proof gold coin struck at the Royal Mint, London during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901). Shield reverse, no die number, axis 12.
Obverse Description
Head of the Queen facing left wearing ribbon in her hair; in raised letters on neck truncation, W.W. (William Wyon); around, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA; below, 1871
Reverse Description
Crowned shield quartered with the arms of England (1 & 4), Scotland (2) and Ireland (3) within a wreath of laurel; around, BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF:; below, a rose, thistle and shamrock united (no die number).
Edge Description
milled
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 May 1976
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Date Issued
1871 AD
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Issued By
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Gold
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Axis
12
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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
22 mm (Outside Diameter), 7.942 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
cf Spink 3853B but no die number and die axis 12
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom.
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