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Coin - 5 Cents, New Brunswick, Canada, 1864
Reg. No: NU 12884
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- Summary:
- 5 Cents, Issued by, New Brunswick, Canada, 1864
Minted by Royal Mint, London - Statement Of Significance:
- The Colony of New Brunswick adopted the decimal system in 1860 equating its dollar to the gold dollar of the United States of America.
- Acquisition Information:
- Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 1978
| Discipline: | Numismatics |
| Dimensions: | 15 mm (Diameter) |
| Weight: | 1.140 g (Weight) |
More information
| Tagged with: | british empire coins |
| Themes this item is part of: | Royal Mint, London, Royal Mint, Tower Hill, 1809-1975, Early History of London Mints, to 1300, The Royal Mint, Leonard Charles Wyon, Engraver (1826-1891), Numismatics & Philately Collection |
| Primary Classification: | COINS |
| Secondary Classification: | Canada - New Brunswick |
| Tertiary Classification: | working strikes |
| DateEra: | 1864 AD |
| Denomination: | 5 Cents |
| Obverse Description: | Lauteate head of the Queen, with plait of hair running below the ear, facing left; around, VICTORIA D:G: REG: NEW BRUNSWICK. |
| Reverse Description: | At centre within wreath of sweet maple and below a crown, 5 / CENTS / 1864 |
| Edge Description: | Milled |
| Shape: | Round |
| Material: | Silver |
| Issued By: | Colony of New Brunswick, New Brunswick, Canada, 1864 |
| Mint: | Royal Mint, London, Great Britain, 1864 |
| Artist: | Leonard Wyon - Royal Mint, London, Great Britain |
| References: | KM#7 |
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