1 Penny Coin Type
Belinda Wrecks
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Country of Origin Great Britain
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Province Mint Soho
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Soverign Issuer George III
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Date 1797
Museum Reference
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Museum Reference BEL4 - 1 Penny (1797)
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Registration Number 4
Coin information
| Coin Name | 1 Penny |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Great Britain |
| Province Mint | Soho |
| Soverign Issuer | George III |
| Date | 1797 |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13.19g |
| Condition | VP |
| Ship | Belinda |
| Other Details | Damaged |
| Museum reference | BEL4 - 1 Penny (1797) |
| Registration Number | 4 |
| URL | http://www.museum.wa.gov.au/maritime-archaeology-db/numismatics/bel4-1-penny-1797 |
Belinda
The Belinda built in UK, owned by J. Lee. The Belinda cargo was Sealing. The Master of the Belinda was Thomas Coverdale, the Belinda had a crew of 28. The Belinda was lost 1824/06/17 at Middle Island, Recherche Archipelago.
Two guns, Arrived at Hobart ex Britain, 1823. Then to Sydney, and in May 1824 to the south coast sealing. Wrecked Middle Island and got ashore, sailing in two boats for Sydney. Travelled 200 miles, found by sealing brig Nereus and returted to Sydney via sealing ground son Kangaroo Island. Cooper, iron and two anchors recovered by the schooner Liberty a year later. Found by G. Henderson et...
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