Summary

Proof 5 Cents, Issued by, Newfoundland, Canada, 1873
Minted by Royal Mint, London

Obverse Description

Laureate head of the Queen, with plait of hair falling below the ear, facing left; around below, . NEWFOUNDLAND .; around above, VICTORIA D:G: REG:

Reverse Description

At centre within beaded circle, 5 / CENTS / 1865; around, an ornamental border of interlinking curves

Edge Description

Milled

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.

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