Old Coin Found
While carrying out excavation work in Pollen Street, Thames, between Grey and Willoughby Streets, for the Thames Borough Council, last week, Mr K. M. Casey struck a coin with his spade. It was found to be a threepenny bit, minted in 1844, and thus is probably one of the earliest mints of coins in Queen Victoria’s reign. A notable feature of the coin, which, of course, was considerably dulled, was its excellent condition. Apart from the discolouration, all the relief details were discernible.
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Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 12, Issue 19, 6 February 1948, Page 3
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86Old Coin Found Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 12, Issue 19, 6 February 1948, Page 3
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