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Coin - 1/4 Cent, Straits Settlements, 1899
Reg. No: NU 13967
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- Summary:
- 1/4 Cent, Issued by Straits Settlements, Malaysia, Penang, Malacca, Singapore, 1899
Minted by Bombay Mint, India - Acquisition Information:
- Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 1976
| Discipline: | Numismatics |
| Dimensions: | 18 mm (Diameter) |
| Weight: | 2.313 g (Weight) |
More information
| Tagged with: | british empire coins, british commonwealth and empire coins |
| Themes this item is part of: | Bombay Mint, Medal & Coin Makers, India, Numismatics & Philately Collection |
| Primary Classification: | COINS |
| Secondary Classification: | Malaysia - Straits Settlements |
| Tertiary Classification: | working strikes |
| Series: | Straits Settlements |
| DateEra: | 1899 AD |
| Denomination: | 1/4 Cent |
| Obverse Description: | Head of the Queen wearing coronet or diadem ornamented with jewels facing left; around, VICTORIA QUEEN. The ends of the coronet are connected by a band which is partly hidden by the hair. The hair is drawn into a knot tied with a bow which hangs down the back of the neck. |
| Reverse Description: | Within a circle of beads, 1/4; around above, STRAITS SETTLEMENTS; below, QUARTER CENT 1899 |
| Edge Description: | Milled |
| Shape: | Round |
| Material: | Copper |
| Issued By: | Straits Settlements (Malaysia), 1899 |
| Mint: | Bombay (Mint), India, 1899 |
| References: |
KM#14 Pridmore 179 |
| Bibliography: |
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