Summary

Proof 1 Cent, Issued by, Nova Scotia, Canada, 1861
Minted by Royal Mint, London

Obverse Description

Laureate bust of the Queen facing left; around, VICTORIA D:G: BRIT: REG: F:D:

Reverse Description

Within a wreath of roses and mayflowers, a beaded circle around a crown above the date 1861; around above, ONE CENT; below, NOVA SCOTIA

Edge Description

Plain

Significance

In 1859 Nova Scotia adopted the decimal system. Their dollar would equal 1/5 th of a pound sterling. This coin formed part of the Mint's exhibit at both Melbourne International Exhibitions

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