5 Dollars - Elizabeth II 3rd Portrait - Ox-Drawn Wagon - Masterpieces in Silver

5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Ox-Drawn Wagon - Masterpieces in Silver) - obverse5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Ox-Drawn Wagon - Masterpieces in Silver) - reverse

© jdas

Features

Country Australia
Queen Elizabeth II (1952-date)
Type Non-circulating coin
Year 1997
Value 5 Dollars
5.00 AUD = 3.87 USD
Currency Dollar (1966-date)
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 35.79 g
Diameter 38.9 mm
Thickness 3.5 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
References KM# 547
  • Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248979.
  • Thomas Michael (editor), Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2016. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700 (7th edition). Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248573.
  • Thomas Michael (editor); 2016. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800 (7th edition). Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440247064.
  • Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900 (9th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248955.
  • Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000 (47th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248962.

Commemorative issue

Opening of a Continent - Masterpieces in Silver

Series: Opening of a Continent

Obverse

3rd portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right wearing the King George IV State Diadem

Lettering:
AUSTRALIA 1997
ELIZABETH II
RDM

Engraver: Raphael David Maklouf

Raphael David Maklouf is a sculptor, best known for designing the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II used on the coins of many Commonwealth nations. Maklouf was born in Jerusalem emigrating with his family to the United Kingdom after the Second World War. He attended the Camberwell School of Art until 1958, afterward becoming an academic lecturer for ten years. He was made an Associate of the Royal Society of British Sculptors in 1979. Raphael Maklouf was born to a Jewish family. His father is Samuel Maklouf, born in Safed, Raphael Makouf's mother is Leonie Maklouf.

Reverse

Depiction of an Oxen drawn wagon as a means of transportation with the
denomination below.

Lettering:
1881
SCHOOL OF ARTS
5 DOLLARS
WP

Engraver: Wojciech Pietranik

Wojciech Pietranik, born 25 March 1950, is a Polish artist and sculptor best known for his design work for coins and medals.

Edge

Reeded

5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Ox-Drawn Wagon - Masterpieces in Silver) - obverse

© Mike Bentley

Mint

Royal Australian Mint, Canberra, Australia (1965-date)

Comments

The Royal Australian Mint issued in 1997 an Opening of a Continent Masterpieces in Silver Proof $5 Dollars, Five Coin Set with reverse designs paying tribute to the early forms of transport from camels to steam trains which opened up the vast continent of Australia. This particular coin celebrates Ox-Drawn Wagons.

See also

Manage my collection

To manage your collection, please log in.


Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1997  10,000 Proof in Masterpieces in Silver Set

Get this coin

No member from this site currently wants to exchange it.

Numista Rarity index: 97 Search tips
This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. It ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning a very common coin or banknote and 100 meaning a rare coin or banknote among Numista members.

Bullion value: 27.63 USD Search tips
This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of silver at 835 USD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.

» Buy coins from Australia

Contribute to the catalog

Modify or add data on this page
Register a past auction sale