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Coin, shilling from reign of Queen Victoria from Sir John Franklin's Arctic expedition, recovered by Dr John Rae
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This silver Queen Victoria shilling, dated 1842, is part of a collection of relics recovered from Sir John Franklin's Arctic expedition of 1848-9. The relics were given to Dr John Rae by North American Inuits in 1854.
The shilling is inscribed, 'one shilling' surrounded by a wreath with a crown at the top. There is a perforation on the left hand side.
During his trip of 1853-4, which was wholly sponsored by the Hudson's Bay Company, Rae and his seven men brought home news of the fateful Franklin expedition. For this, they received a government reward of 10,000 pounds.
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- Online ID: 000-100-083-514-C
- Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
- Project:
National Museums Scotland
Project description View all records in project - Ref: National Museums Scotland A.LOAN 304.224
- Date: 1842
- Material: Silver
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- What: Coin / shilling
- Subject:
- Who: John Rae (Finder)
Queen Victoria (Ruler)
Royal Mint (Maker)
Sir John Franklin - Where: Canada
ENGLAND - Event: Franklin Expedition
- Description: Perforated silver Queen Victoria shilling, recovered from the Franklin Expedition: British, 1842
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