© Richard Thomas
© Richard Thomas
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Dinosaur - Leaellynasaura
2015 year| Silver (.999) (Pad printed) | 31.135 g | 40.6 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2015 |
| Value | 1 Dollar 1 AUD = USD 0.69 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) (Pad printed) |
| Weight | 31.135 g |
| Diameter | 40.6 mm |
| Thickness | 4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#182601 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Depiction of the Australian dinosaur Leaellynasaura amicagraphica set against a starlit prehistoric scene. P mint mark and the designer's initials (TV) are also on the coin.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LEAELLYNASAURA
P
TV
1oz 999 Silver
Engraver: Tom Vaughan
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Leaellynasaura is a genus of small ornithischian dinosaur from the Albian-Aptian Epochs of the Cretaceous Period between 118 and 110 million years ago. First discovered in 1987 at Dinosaur Cove in Victoria, it was named after Leaellyn Rich, the daughter of Dr Tom Rich and Dr Patricia Vickers-Rich who organised digs with teams of volunteers on Victoria's rugged southern coastline.Third of a five coin set.
Interesting fact
The Leaellynasaura, featured on the 2015 Australian $1 Non-Circulating coin, was a herbivorous dinosaur that lived during the Cretaceous period, approximately 115 million years ago. It is known for its distinctive long neck and tail, and was named after Leaellyn Rich, the daughter of the paleontologist who discovered the species.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 P | 1898 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Dinosaur - Leaellynasaura) 2015 coin.
