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Proof Coin - 10 Cents, Newfoundland, 1880
Reg. No: NU 12840
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- Summary:
- Proof 10 Cents, Issued by, Newfoundland, Canada, 1880
1880 over 1870
No stop after NEWFOUNDLAND
Minted by Royal Mint, London - Statement Of Significance:
- Part of the Melbourne Mint exhibit at the 1880 Melbourne International Exhibition and the1888 International Centennial Exhibition, Melbourne.
- Acquisition Information:
- Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 1978
| Discipline: | Numismatics |
| Dimensions: | 18 mm (Diameter) |
| Weight: | 2.365 g (Weight) |
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| Tagged with: | exhibitions melbourne international 1880-1881, exhibitions melbourne international centennial 1888-1889, 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: | Newfoundland |
| Tertiary Classification: | proof strikes |
| DateEra: | 1880 AD |
| Denomination: | 10 Cents |
| Obverse Description: | Laureate head of the Queen, with plait of hair falling below the ear, facing left; around below, . NEWFOUNDLAND; around above, VICTORIA D:G: REG: (No stop after NEWFOUNDLAND) |
| Reverse Description: | At centre within beaded circle, 10 / CENTS / 1880; around, an ornamental border of interlinking curves (1880 over 1870) |
| Edge Description: | Milled |
| Shape: | Round |
| Material: | Silver |
| Issued By: | Province of Newfoundland, Canada, 1880 |
| Mint: | Royal Mint, London, Great Britain, 1880 |
| Artist: | Leonard Wyon - Royal Mint, London, Great Britain |
| References: | KM#3 |
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