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from Stack's Bowers October 2020 Collector's Choice sale, lot 71085
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This specimen was lot 71085 in Stack's Bowers Collectors Choice sale (Santa Ana, CA, October 2020), where it sold for $960. The catalog description[1] noted, "AUSTRALIA. 30 Dollars (Silver Kilo), 1997. Perth Mint. GEM PROOF. This massive silver issue, featuring a full kilogram of silver, presents a delightful reverse proof feel, with tremendous brilliance to the devices and an alluring frosted nature to portions of the fields. RARE and highly attractive." This type was struck 1997-98. It is reported in the SCWC as 1,100 g, which contradicts what is marked on the coin itself.

Recorded mintage: 1,400.

Specifications: 1000 g, .999 fine silver, 32.15 troy oz AGW, 100 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM-495.

Sources:

  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • McDonald, Greg, The Pocket Guide to Australian Coins and Banknotes, 23rd ed., Lavington, Australia, 2017.
  • [1]Orsini, Matt, Richard Ponterio and Kyle Ponterio, The October 2020 Collector's Choice sale: World and Ancient Coins, Santa Ana, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2020.

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