Summary
Silver coin; Denomination: Threepence
Royal Mint, London
Queen Victoria (1837-1901)
There were two forms of threepence, the currency issue like this piece, and a special piece for the Maundy Thursday ceremonies - both numeral 3 on the reverse but the Maundy issues have a proof-like finish. The threepence was first issued for circulation in Britain 1845, earlier pieces were for Colonial use only.
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 1900
More Information
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Robert Edwards - Museum of Victoria, 29 May 1989
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Date Issued
1900 AD
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Denomination
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Material
Silver
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Axis
12
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Dimensions
16 mm (Outside Diameter), 1.401 g (Weight)
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Exhibition Collection Management
16 mm (Width)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., Spink 3942 Pages
