Summary
Silver coin; Denomination: Threepence
Royal Mint, London
Queen Victoria (1837-1901)
There were two forms of threepence, the currency issue and a special piece for the Maundy Thursday ceremonies - both numeral 3 on the reverse but the Maundy issues have a proof-like finish.
Obverse Description
Veiled bust of Victoria left; around, VICTORIA . DEI . GRATIA . BRITT . REGINA FID . DEF . IND . IMP .; in small letters below bust the artist's initials T.B. (Thomas Brock).
Reverse Description
Within an open oak wreath and below a crown, the numeral 3 dividing the date 1896
Edge Description
plain
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), George McArthur, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1896 AD
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Denomination
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Material
Silver
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Axis
12
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Type of item
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Dimensions
16 mm (Outside Diameter), 1.418 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Thesis] Lugton, Mary E. 1989. George McArthur of Maldon: his Life and his Book Collection.
[Catalogue] Morrison, Ian. 2003. The Baker of Maldon.
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., Spink 3942 Pages
