Lot 214: Australia 2016 Elizabeth II 9999 Silver 1 Dollar Kangaroo Coin
Sold for: £55
An Australian silver bullion coin, struck in one troy ounce of fine silver. The obverse features the right-facing effigy of Queen Elizabeth II wearing the Royal Diamond Diadem, designed by Jody Clark. The portrait is set against a field of radiating lines within a decorative wavy-line border. The legends ELIZABETH II and AUSTRALIA are struck above the portrait, with the denomination 1 DOLLAR below. The initials JC are visible at the base of the neck. The reverse depicts a bounding red kangaroo at the centre, surrounded by radiating sunburst lines. The composition is enclosed within a wavy-line border inscribed AUSTRALIAN KANGAROO above and 2016 1oz 9999 SILVER below. A micro-laser engraved letter A is present within the first A of the word AUSTRALIAN as a security feature. The coin is housed in a clear protective acrylic capsule.
Weight: 31.10g.
Condition report:
The coin shows signs of environmental exposure and handling. The obverse displays light surface toning around the peripheral fields and lettering. The reverse exhibits several small white milk spots, most notably near the kangaroo\'s tail and within the radiating lines, accompanied by light golden toning along the rim. The coin remains in its protective acrylic capsule, which shows light external scuffing.
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