1938 Proof Crown

The

Proof

A coin struck from specially prepared dies to strike a superior quality coin not intended for circulation

 

proof 1938 crown was prepared as a single

Commercial proof

A proof coin produced with the intention of being sold to the general public

 

commercial proof release along side the other 1938 denominations as part of the

Proof

A coin struck from specially prepared dies to strike a superior quality coin not intended for circulation

 

proof coin collector program started in 1937. A total of 100 coins were prepared but the relatively high

Issue price

The price a collector coin is sold to the public at the time of issue

 

issue price of 6/- made it undesirable, particularly in the post-depression America where most Australian

Proof

A coin struck from specially prepared dies to strike a superior quality coin not intended for circulation

 

proof coins were sold to. In addition,

Proof

A coin struck from specially prepared dies to strike a superior quality coin not intended for circulation

 

proof coin pioneer, H. G. Williams did not order the crown with the rest of the

Proof

A coin struck from specially prepared dies to strike a superior quality coin not intended for circulation

 

proofs perhaps due to his disappointment with the 1937 crown profits (Verheyen, T, V, 2009).

A total of 100 were prepared however dealer correspondence with the Melbourne

Mint

a facility that produces coins

 

mint indicated that 18 had been sold and a further 6 were sold to that dealer (Verheyen, T, V, 2009) though information compiled by Sharples indicate that a total of 52 were sold (Sharples, J, 1990), the other 28 most likely at a later date. The low sale rate consequently led to the relative scarcity of the 1938

Proof

A coin struck from specially prepared dies to strike a superior quality coin not intended for circulation

 

proof crown to the 1937

Proof

A coin struck from specially prepared dies to strike a superior quality coin not intended for circulation

 

proof crown (Learn more about the 1937 Proof Crown).

The 1938 Crown (Learn more about the 1938 Crown) was the last crown produced in Australia as the series was dropped in 1938 due to lack of interest (Cruzi's Coins, 2005).


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