1922 Specimen Threepence

The 1922

Specimen

A coin struck from an early circulation die state, not intended for circulation

 

specimen threepence is a

Proof of record

A proof or specimen strike intended to represent a circulation piece produced for mint records

 

proof of record striking produced by the Melbourne

Mint

a facility that produces coins

 

mint. Fewer than 10 pieces are thought to have been produced, with only one recent sighting in private hands.

The type can be identified by frosted

Devices

The closed, unexposed areas of the design

 

devices on hazy, mirror

Fields

The open, exposed areas of a coin's design

 

fields with horizontal

Die polishing striations

Raised lines on the surface of a coin caused by abrasive polishing of the die that struck it

 

die polishing striations across the

Reverse

The tails side of the coin

 

reverse, though toning may make this less evident. Unlike most

Business strike

A coin struck for circulation

 

business strikes (Learn more about the 1922 Threepence), surfaces are smooth and even and the coin is generally well struck up with some very minor weakness to the star.

Die polishing striations on a specimen 1922 threepence

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