Pattern - 25 Dollars - Elizabeth II Australian Nugget; Reverse Trial

Features

Location Australia
Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type Coin patterns › Coin pattern
Year 1986
Value 25 Dollars
25 AUD = USD 16
Currency Dollar (1966-date)
Composition Gold
Weight 7.775 g
Shape Round
Technique Milled, engraved
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number
N#
319519

Obverse

Golden eagle nugget, date below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET 1/4 OZ. FINE GOLD
GOLDEN EAGLE 1931
· 1986 ·

Reverse

"20" engraved in center

Script: Latin

Lettering: 20

Edge

Reeded

Mint

Perth Mint, Australia (1899-date)

Comments

Elizabeth II gold "Golden Eagle Nugget" Proof Uniface Die Trial 25 Dollars (1/4 oz) 1986-(P) PR67 Ultra Cameo NGC, Perth mint, KM-Unl. (KM90 for type). An intriguing one-sided trial for this first modern bullion coinage of Australia, depicting the famous "Golden Eagle" nugget that was discovered in 1931 and weighed in at an amazing 1,136 troy ounces. Carefully preserved, this piece displays deep reflectivity around the legends and rich, cameo-producing frost around the central nugget depiction. The design-free side showcases the highly polished pre-strike preparation of the planchet, with the addition of an engraved "20" in the center. Undoubtedly very rare, this item would make a great addition to any collection of trials, errors or oddities in gold.

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Heritage Auctions
2018 January 7 - 8 NYINC World Coins Signature Auction - New York 3061
Lot 30029
Internet Archive
7 Jan 2018 UNC
(PCGS SP-66)
USD 1800.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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