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15 Pence - George III - Dump New South Wales Colony
1813 year| Silver (.903) | 5.619 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | British colonies (New South Wales, Australian States) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1813 |
| Value | 15 Pence (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1788-1900) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 5.619 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1829 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#17316 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Legend in two lines
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIFTEEN
P E NC E
Edge
Milled
Comment
In 1813 Governor Lachlan Macquarie overcame an acute shortage of currency by arranging for the purchase of Spanish silver dollars, having the centres punched out and therein creating two new coins - the 'Holey Dollar' (valued at five shillings) and the 'Dump' (valued at one shilling and three pence). The work was carried out by William Hanshall, a convict transported for forgery.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1813 George III Dump 15 Pence coin is that it was minted using silver that was sourced from the New South Wales colony, specifically from the mines in the Bathurst region. This makes it a unique piece of Australian history, as it was one of the first coins to be minted using locally-sourced materials. Additionally, the coin's design features a distinctive "dump" or "kangaroo" privy mark, which was added to the coin to indicate its origins in the New South Wales colony.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1813 | 8000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 15 Pence - George III - Dump (New South Wales Colony) 1813 coin.
