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coin
Object Type
coin
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)
Producer name
Made by:
Royal Mint
Authority
Ruler:
Queen Victoria
Production date
1864
Production place
Minted in:
London (England)
Materials
silver
Dimensions
Diameter:
16 millimetres
Weight:
1.27 grammes
$Inscriptions
Location
Not on display
Subjects
king/queen
Associated names
Named in inscription & portrayed:
Queen Victoria
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Art Fund
Previous owner
Previous owner/ex-collection:
James McKee
Acquisition date
2006
Acquisition notes
Bequeathed by James McKee to the Art Fund.
Department
Coins and Medals
Registration number
2006,1101.116