Australian Numismatics has become the central income producer for all Australian Mints. This Trivia article is about two of the NCLT coins struck in 2002 that I feel are of special numismatic note to coin collectors and investors. Mind you, the two coins are not business strike issues, but were struck in proof only. Both coins, though of different denominationS (1 Dollar and 10 Dollars) have a single theme; the first gold coins struck in Australia by the Adelaide Mint. Disclaimer: The following links lead to specific coin dealer websites offering this article's subject coins for sale. The links are provided so you may see photos of the actual coins and learn more of why they were struck. I do not endorse the coins, the firms, nor the prices. I, also, do not disapprove the coins, firms or prices. The first coin link is to the 2002 50mm 10 Dollars Proof which commemorates the 150th Anniversary of the type 1 Adelaide Pound (cruzis-coins.com photo and text) http://www.cruzis-coins.com/sovs/silv/2002a.html Two bonuses: 1852 Adelaide Pound Type I (Die Crack at top Reverse): australianstamp.com photo: http://www.australianstamp.com/coin-web/aust/adelpnd/1852ad1.htm 1852 Adelaide Pound Type II (No Die Crack on Reverse): australianstamp.com photo: http://www.australianstamp.com/coin-web/aust/adelpnd/1852ad2.htm The final subject coin is the 2002 1 Dollar Commemorative (130th Anniversary of Melbouirne Mint) featuring the reverses of the first two gold coins struck at Melbourne Mint in 1872: prospectsstampsandcoins.com photo: http://www.prospectstampsandcoins.com.au/web/royal_aust_mint/2002_coins/index.html Two bonusesonus. 1872 Melbourne Sovereign with Shield Reverse: cruis-coins.com photo: http://www.cruzis-coins.com/sovs/1872m.html 1872 Melbourne Sovereign with St. George Slaying the Dragon: A bonus. (goldsovereigns.co.uk photo) http://www.goldsovereigns.co.uk/1872sovereignyhstgeorge.html Thought they were numismatically significant to address... Clinker
I think the gold sovereign with St. George slaying the dragon and Queen Victoria (Young Head) on the obverse is absolutely beautiful. Can't say that for the other coins, excluding the 1st out of the 2 sovereigns shown. Good post Clinker!
Hmm, that link does not work for me. All I get, even when I go to the main page www.prospectstampsandcoins.com.au , is a "Forbidden - You don't have permission to access ..." error message. Oh well, not your fault. Apart from that, another interesting post. I do like "coins on coins", and modern pieces that are designed like some famous historical pieces ... Christian
