While only one die was used for the Type II, it is unknown why or how far down the line, but 5 notches were added above '2 C' of '22 CARATS' on the reverse. Examples which display these notches, being from the later half of the mintage, are generally weakly struck with the deterioration of the die quite obvious.
Section of the later strike Adelaide Pound Type II, note the small notches above '2 C'
Although coming from a generally high mintage, the Adelaide Pound was melted down by official order and those that survived, had a bullion value of above one pound and consequently, were often melted down for the gold value. It is estimated that fewer than 300 examples have survived, many of which were mounted or otherwise damaged.
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