Summary
Proof 1 Cent, Issued by Sierra Leone, 1791
Minted by Soho Mint, Birmingham
Obverse Description
Lion on hill top facing; around above, SIERRA LEONE COMPANY; in exergue, AFRICA.
Reverse Description
A pair of clasped hands with the value 1 above and below; around, ONE CENT PIECE 1791
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
The date on the coin refers to the foundation of the Sierra Leone Company not the production of the coin, the coins were actually struck in April 1793
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
1791 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Denomination
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Material
Copper
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Axis
06
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
29 mm (Outside Diameter), 11.88 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#1 Vice 9A
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2007. Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1701 - 1800.
[Book] Vice, David. 1983. The Coinage of British West Africa & St. Helena 1684 - 1958., 142 Pages
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