Summary
Proof 5 Cents, Issued by, Canada, 1875
Minted by Royal Mint, London
Sometimes considered a pattern, in 1875 the 5 cent circulation coins were all struck with the H mint mark, for Heaton & Sons, Birmingham.
Obverse Description
Laureate head of the Queen facing left; around, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA; below, CANADA
Reverse Description
At centre within a sweet maple wreath in three lines, 5 CENTS 1875; above, a crown
Edge Description
Milled
Significance
This coin was supplied to the Melbourne Mint for inclusion in its display at the 1880 International Exhibition. After the Exhibition closed it was retained and was used again for the 1888 Centennial International Exhibition.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 1978
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Date Issued
1875 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Artist
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Denomination
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Material
Silver
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Axis
06
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
15 mm (Outside Diameter), 1.191 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#Pn9
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2006. Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1801 - 1900., 132 Pages
[Book] Hocking, William J. 1906. Catalogue of the Coins, Tokens, Medals, Dies and Seals in the Museum of the Royal Mint., 305-307 Pages
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Keywords
British Empire Coins, Exhibitions: Melbourne International Centennial, 1888-1889, Exhibitions: Melbourne International, 1880-1881, British Commonwealth and Empire Coins
