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[[Image:Australia 1960 threepence rev Goldberg 72-5308.jpg|300px|thumb]] | [[Image:Australia 1960 threepence rev Goldberg 72-5308.jpg|300px|thumb]] | ||
| − | This specimen was lot 5309 in Goldberg sale 72 (Los Angeles, February 2013), where it sold for $115. The catalog description<sup>[2]</sup> noted, "Australia. Threepence, 1960. Elizabeth II. NGC graded Proof 66." The regular issue is common but the proofs are not. The type was struck in large quantities 1955-64 and was the last threepence struck in Australia. An earlier type, struck 1953-54, featured a slightly different obverse legend, " | + | This specimen was lot 5309 in Goldberg sale 72 (Los Angeles, February 2013), where it sold for $115. The catalog description<sup>[2]</sup> noted, "Australia. Threepence, 1960. Elizabeth II. NGC graded Proof 66." The regular issue is common but the proofs are not. The type was struck in large quantities 1955-64 and was the last threepence struck in Australia. An earlier type, struck 1953-54, featured a slightly different obverse legend, "ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRATIA·REGINA." Sterling coinage ceased after 1964 and in 1966, the Australian dollar was introduced. |
''Recorded mintage:'' 19,600,000 plus 1,509 proofs. | ''Recorded mintage:'' 19,600,000 plus 1,509 proofs. | ||
| − | ''Specification:'' 1.41 g, .500 fine silver, .0226 troy oz ASW, 16 mm diameter, plain edge, designed by Mary Gillick and George Kruger-Gray. | + | ''Specification:'' 1.41 g, 0.500 fine silver, .0226 troy oz ASW, 16 mm diameter, plain edge, designed by Mary Gillick and George Kruger-Gray. |
''Catalog reference:'' KM 57. | ''Catalog reference:'' KM 57. | ||
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* Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed.,'' Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019. | * 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. | * McDonald, Greg, ''The Pocket Guide to Australian Coins and Banknotes, 23rd ed.,'' Lavington, Australia, 2017. | ||
| + | * Pitt, Michael, ''Renniks Australian Coin and Banknote Values, 32nd Edition,'' Matraville, New South Wales, Australia: Renniks Publications, 2023. | ||
* <sup>[2]</sup>Ira and Larry Goldberg, ''Goldberg sale 72: The Pre-Long Beach Auction,'' Los Angeles, CA: Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, 2013. | * <sup>[2]</sup>Ira and Larry Goldberg, ''Goldberg sale 72: The Pre-Long Beach Auction,'' Los Angeles, CA: Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, 2013. | ||
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* [[Australia 1959(p) penny|1959(p) penny]] | * [[Australia 1959(p) penny|1959(p) penny]] | ||
* [[Australia 1958 3 pence|1958 threepence]] | * [[Australia 1958 3 pence|1958 threepence]] | ||
| − | * [[Australia 1960 6 pence]] | + | * [[Australia 1960(p) half penny|1960(p) 1/2 penny]] |
| − | * [[Australia 1960 shilling]] | + | * [[Australia 1960(p) penny|1960(p) penny]] |
| − | * [[Australia 1960 florin]] | + | * [[Great Britain 1960 3 pence]] |
| + | * [[Australia 1960 6 pence|1960 sixpence]] | ||
| + | * [[Australia 1960 shilling|1960 shilling]] | ||
| + | * [[Australia 1960 florin|1960 florin]] | ||
* [[Australia 1961 3 pence]] | * [[Australia 1961 3 pence]] | ||
* [[Coins and currency dated 1960]] | * [[Coins and currency dated 1960]] | ||
Latest revision as of 07:07, 21 August 2025
This specimen was lot 5309 in Goldberg sale 72 (Los Angeles, February 2013), where it sold for $115. The catalog description[2] noted, "Australia. Threepence, 1960. Elizabeth II. NGC graded Proof 66." The regular issue is common but the proofs are not. The type was struck in large quantities 1955-64 and was the last threepence struck in Australia. An earlier type, struck 1953-54, featured a slightly different obverse legend, "ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRATIA·REGINA." Sterling coinage ceased after 1964 and in 1966, the Australian dollar was introduced.
Recorded mintage: 19,600,000 plus 1,509 proofs.
Specification: 1.41 g, 0.500 fine silver, .0226 troy oz ASW, 16 mm diameter, plain edge, designed by Mary Gillick and George Kruger-Gray.
Catalog reference: KM 57.
- 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.
- Pitt, Michael, Renniks Australian Coin and Banknote Values, 32nd Edition, Matraville, New South Wales, Australia: Renniks Publications, 2023.
- [2]Ira and Larry Goldberg, Goldberg sale 72: The Pre-Long Beach Auction, Los Angeles, CA: Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, 2013.
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