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Museum number: 2006,1101.116
Denomination: threepence
Description: Silver coin. (whole); First bust variety of young head of Queen Victoria with hair tied back in a bun, facing left; Type A2 - slightly older portrait with aquiline nose. Many letters of letters of legend inscription are faded and cannot be read. (obverse); Crowned denomination number 3 within oak-wreath. Date flanking number at the top. (reverse)
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Production date: 1864
Production place: Minted in: London (England)
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Dimensions: Diameter: 16 millimetres; Weight: 1.27 grammes
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Location: Not on display
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Previous owner
Acquisition date: 2006
Acquisition notes: Bequeathed by James McKee to the Art Fund.
Department: Coins and Medals
Registration number: 2006,1101.116

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