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Proof Coin - 1/48 Shilling, Jersey, Channel Islands, 1877
Reg. No: NU 13827
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- Summary:
- Proof 1/48 Shilling, Issued by Jersey, 1877
Minted by Royal Mint, London - Statement Of Significance:
- Dr. Howat acquired this coin at the closure of the Sydney Mint in 1926. It had formed part of the Mint's exhibit at the 1879-80 Sydney International Exhibition being provided to the Mint by the Royal Mint, London for that purpose.
- Acquisition Information:
- Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 1976
| Discipline: | Numismatics |
| Dimensions: | 20 mm (Diameter) |
| Weight: | 2.810 g (Weight) |
More information
| Tagged with: | exhibitions sydney international 1879-1880, 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: | Great Britain - Jersey |
| Tertiary Classification: | proof strikes |
| DateEra: | 1877 AD |
| Denomination: | 1/48 Shilling |
| Obverse Description: | Head of the Queen facing left wearing coronet ornamented with oak leaves; around, VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIAR: REGINA F:D:; below, a star |
| Reverse Description: | Plain Heater-shaped shield charged with three lions, passant guardant in pale (ie. walking to left with heads facing viewer arranged beneath one another) dividing the date 1877; around, STATES OF JERSEY ONE 48TH OF A SHILLING. |
| Edge Description: | Plain |
| Shape: | round |
| Material: | Bronze |
| Issued By: | Jersey, 1877 |
| Mint: | Royal Mint, London, Great Britain, 1877 |
| Artist: | Leonard Wyon - Royal Mint, London, Great Britain, 1866 |
| References: |
Pridmore 54B KM#6 |
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