Decade 1848 Pattern, Coin from United Kingdom - detailed information
Decade 1848 Pattern, Coin from United Kingdom
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The florin was introduced into circulation in 1849 as a first step towards decimal coinage. This coin is a rejected pattern for the florin prepared in 1848. The denomination proposed for the coin was a decade which it defines as a tenth of a pound and 100 milles. | ||||||||||||
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Decade 1848 Pattern: References to Information Used
| Source | Edition | About | Link | Notes |
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| Museums Victoria Collections | 2016 | Coin description | link | |
| Museums Victoria Collections | 2016 | Mint | link |
All (3) coins of type: Decade and Florin (Pattern)
| Coin Name | Mintage | Effigy | Legend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decade 1848 Pattern | unknown | Queen Victoria - Young Head | VICTORIA REGINA 1848 |
| Florin 1848 Pattern | unknown | Queen Victoria - Young Head | VICTORIA REGINA 1848 |
| Two Shillings 1926 Pattern | unknown | (none) |
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Decade 1848 Pattern: Details
| Country | United Kingdom |
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| Currency | Pound Sterling (pre-decimal) |
| Coin Type | Decade and Florin (Pattern) |
| Issued | 1848 |
| Monarch | Queen Victoria |
| Effigy | Queen Victoria - Portrait by William Wyon (Young Head) |
| Face Value | 2 (x Shilling) |
| Total Mintage | unknown |
| Material | Silver |
| Technology | Milled (machine-made) |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal Alignment (Axis 0) |
| Size | 28.0000 mm |
| Mass | 11.2200 g |
| OCC ID | YMXK-DEKQ-CQMZ-EWQJ |
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