Summary
Proof 1 Cent, Issued by, Newfoundland, Canada, 1873
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 1873; around above, ONE CENT; below, NEWFOUNDLAND
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
Dr. Howat acquired this coin at the closure of the Sydney Mint in 1926. It had formed part of the Mint's exhibit at the 1879-80 Sydney International Exhibition being provided to the Mint by the Royal Mint, London for that purpose.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Dr William Howat, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1873 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), 5.566 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: Sydney International, 1879-1880, British Commonwealth and Empire Coins
