Australia 2016-P 500 dollars KM-3329

Stack's Bowers 2024 NYINC sale, lot 54024

This specimen was lot 54024 in Stack's Bowers NYINC sale (New York, January 2024), where it sold for $4,800. The catalog description^[1] noted, "AUSTRALIA. 500 Dollars, 2016-P. Perth Mint. Elizabeth II. GEM PROOF. Kimberley Sunrise type, with inset diamond. An enthralling gold issue, this radiant specimen dazzles with majestic brilliance and a sparkling nature emanating from the inset stone, representing the rising sun. Includes original packaging of issue, as well as certificate of authenticity."

Recorded mintage: 500.

Specification: 62.2 g, 0.999 fine gold, 2.0 troy oz AGW.

Catalog reference: KM-3329.

Source:

• Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 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.
• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date, 13th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2018.
• ^[1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, January 2024 NYINC Auction, featuring the Emilio M Ortiz Collection and a Symphony of Russian Rarities, the Rothschild-Piatigorsky Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2023.

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