? The first 112 coins issued by the Commonwealth of Australia were reserved as specimens or presentation pieces , many being found with a presentation box though other than provenance or accompanying material there is little that can be used to differentiate them from normal business strikes. Without such evidence, they are generally sold as business strikes although the superior strike and surfaces would no doubt command premiums for the coins anyhow. The ...
? The reverse ram design continued into this type, while after the coronation of Elizabeth II in late 1952, the obverse design changed to the bust of Elizabeth II facing to the right with the legend, ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA , designed by Mary Gillick. This legend was only used in 1953 and 1954, and was then altered due to public outcry over the omission of FIDEI DEF .Both years are relatively easy to acquire in mint state with some mint rolls found of 1954, though are almost always ...
? The 1953 Sixpence was the first piece in the Queen Elizabeth II series after accession in early 1952. The obverse of the new type features Mary Gillick's effigy of Her Majesty, with the legend 'ELZIABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA
? King Edward VII ascended to the British throne in 1901 but it was not 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 but a combination of the rough handling process at the mint and between banks, and the natural softness of gold, ensured that higher mint state examples have become virtually ...
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