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Coin - 1 Cent, Nova Scotia, Canada, 1864
Reg. No: NU 7568
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- Summary:
- 1 Cent, Issued by, Nova Scotia, Canada, 1864
Minted by Royal Mint, London - Statement Of Significance:
- In 1859 Nova Scotia adopted the decimal system. Their dollar would equal 1/5 th of a pound sterling.
- Acquisition Information:
- Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 1976
| Discipline: | Numismatics |
| Dimensions: | 26 mm (Diameter) |
| Weight: | 5.342 g (Weight) |
More information
| Tagged with: | british empire coins, british commonwealth and 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 - Nova Scotia |
| Tertiary Classification: | working strikes |
| Series: | Decimal |
| DateEra: | 1864 AD |
| Denomination: | 1 Cent |
| Obverse Description: | Laureate bust of the Queen facing left; around, VICTORIA D:G: BRIT: REG: F:D: |
| Reverse Description: | Within a wreath of roses and mayflowers, a beaded circle around a crown above the date 1864; around above, ONE CENT; below, NOVA SCOTIA |
| Edge Description: | Plain |
| Shape: | Round |
| Material: | Bronze |
| Issued By: | Government of Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia, Canada, 1864 |
| Mint: | Royal Mint, London, Great Britain, 1864 |
| Artist: | Leonard Wyon - Royal Mint, London, Great Britain, 1861 |
| References: | KM#8.2 |
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