? In the lower grades the 1861, despite having the second lowest mintage figure in the series, after the 1860 it is probably the second or third most common Wreathed Bust Sydney Mint. In top grades, the 1861 is a relatively underrated date and is one of the scarcest dates in the series with only one mint state example appearing on the market in the last decade and none certified by PCGS thus far . The date is extremely elusive in the high AU grades with probably fewer ...
? With Australia well into the roaring 20s, the need for circulation currency, in particular the lower denominations was stronger than ever. Just over 5.5 million threepence were needed in 1922 to be struck solely by the Melbourne Mint. This meant that the mint had to start production as early as possible but 1922 dated dies were not ready until the 31st of January forcing the Melbourne Mint to produce threepence with 1921 dated dies . Melbourne Mint records ...
? On the first of April 1867 the Straits Settlements became a Crown Colony but it wasn't until 1871 that her first coins were struck with the one cent being first issued in 1872. The first one cent was struck at the R. Heaton and Sons mint in Birmingham as denoted by a small H mintmark beneath the bust on the obverse.The reverse design features a partitioned ring design with 1 in the inner circle with the legend, STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. ONE CENT with the date following. The obverse features the ...
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? King Edward VII ascended to the British throne in 1901 but it wasn't until 1902 that sovereigns were struck bearing his bust. Sovereigns were struck at all Australian branches of the Royal mint throughout his reign up until his death in 1910. Mintages throughout the period were generally high, however a combination between the rough handling process at the mint and between banks, and the natural softness of gold, ensured that higher mint state examples have become ...