Summary
1 Cent, Issued by, Newfoundland, Canada, 1880
Minted by Royal Mint, London
Obverse Description
Laureate and draped bust of the Queen facing left; around, VICTORIA D: G: REG:
Reverse Description
At centre within a circle of beads and wreath of oak and pitcher plant, crown above the date 1880; around above, ONE CENT; below, NEWFOUNDLAND
Edge Description
plain
Significance
Part of the Melbourne Mint exhibit at the 1880 and 1888 International Exhibitions, Melbourne.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 11 Jan 1978
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Date Issued
1880 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Artist
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Artist
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
25 mm (Outside Diameter), 5.649 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#1
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2006. Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1801 - 1900.
[Book] Hocking, William J. 1906. Catalogue of the Coins, Tokens, Medals, Dies and Seals in the Museum of the Royal Mint., 311-2 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
