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© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 6th Portrait - Batavia
2019 year| Silver (.999) | 31.1035 g | 33.9 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2019 |
| Value | 1 Dollar 1 AUD = USD 0.69 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.1035 g |
| Diameter | 33.9 mm |
| Thickness | 4 mm |
| Shape | Triangular |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#179081 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 56% |
Reverse
The exquisite design of the reverse conveys two scenes to communicate the journey of the Batavia. With the image of the ship viewed upright, the Batavia is shown setting sail in its full glory. Flipping the coin to view the text of ‘1629’ and ‘Batavia’ upright depicts the ship in its final state capsized shortly after wrecking in 1629. The border encompassing the main design also incorporates unique design elements from the Batavia.
Text is upside down.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1629
1oz .999 Ag
BATAVIA
Designer: Adam Ball
Edge
Plain
Comment
This NCLT Fine Silver (.999) $1 triangular shaped coin is the first release in a four coin series of Australian Shipwrecks to be released by the Royal Australian Mint.Antique variety with mintage 1000 exists:
