Summary
Proof bronze coin; Denomination: Halfpenny
Royal Mint, London
Queen Victoria (1837-1901)
This coin was part of the Melbourne Mint's exhibit at the 1880 and 1888 Melbourne International Exhibitions as part of an 1879 proof set, halfcrown to farthing.
Obverse Description
Bust of Queen Victoria facing left wearing bodice and a mantle decorated with rose, thistle and shamrock; in her hair a wreath of leaves and berries tied at back with ribbon, her hair drawn to a plaited bun behind, she wears a rose broach; around, VICTORIA D: G: BRITT: REG: F: D:
Reverse Description
Britannia seated facing right on a rock wearing a helmet and breastplate with flowing dress; she holds a trident and rests her right hand on a shield which bears the combined crosses of the Union Flag; at right a ship sailing away; at left, a lighthouse; around, HALF PENNY; in exergue, 1879
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 May 1976
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Date Issued
1879 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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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 (Outside Diameter), 5.626 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] Peck, C. W. 1970. English Copper, Tin and Bronze Coins in the British Museum., cf Peck 1825 but bronzed proof Pages
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., Spink 3956 Pages
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