Summary
Proof silver coin; Denomination: Shilling
Royal Mint, London
Queen Victoria (1837-1901)
This proof was part of the Melbourne Mint's exhibit at the 1880 and 1888 Melbourne International Exhibitions as part of an 1879 proof set, halfcrown to farthing. A shilling is a 12 pence coin.
Obverse Description
Head of the Queen facing left, ribbon in hair; around, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRITANNIAR: REG: F:D:
Reverse Description
Within an open wreath of laurel and oak leaves below a crown in two lines, ONE / SHILLING; below, 1879
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
1879 AD
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Issued By
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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
23 mm (Outside Diameter), 5.648 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 3912 Pages
