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| − | This specimen was lot 1889 in Steve Album sale 16 (Santa Rosa, CA, May 2013), where it did not sell. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "AUSTRALIA: Elizabeth II, 1952-present, AR 3 pence, 1961, NGC graded Proof 65." 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 1889 in Steve Album sale 16 (Santa Rosa, CA, May 2013), where it did not sell. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "AUSTRALIA: Elizabeth II, 1952-present, AR 3 pence, 1961, NGC graded Proof 65." 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:'' 33,840,000 plus 1,506 proofs. | ''Recorded mintage:'' 33,840,000 plus 1,506 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>[1]</sup>Album, Stephen. ''Stephen Album Auction 16,'' Santa Rosa, CA: Stephen Album Rare Coins, 2013. | * <sup>[1]</sup>Album, Stephen. ''Stephen Album Auction 16,'' Santa Rosa, CA: Stephen Album Rare Coins, 2013. | ||
Latest revision as of 08:08, 21 August 2025
This specimen was lot 1889 in Steve Album sale 16 (Santa Rosa, CA, May 2013), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted, "AUSTRALIA: Elizabeth II, 1952-present, AR 3 pence, 1961, NGC graded Proof 65." 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: 33,840,000 plus 1,506 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.
- [1]Album, Stephen. Stephen Album Auction 16, Santa Rosa, CA: Stephen Album Rare Coins, 2013.
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