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8 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Henry Lawson -150 Years - Silver Proof
2017 year| Silver (.999) | 155.533 g | 60.6 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2017 |
| Value | 8 Dollars 8 AUD = USD 5.51 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 155.533 g |
| Diameter | 60.6 mm |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#187811 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
The reverse of the coin features the profile of Henry Lawson’s face composed of a number of characters and settings from his poems and short stories. The design includes the inscription 150th ANNIVERSARY OF HENRY LAWSON, and The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark. Engraver's initials NM
Script: Latin
Lettering:
150th ANNIVERSARY OF HENRY LAWSON
P
NM
Designer: Natasha Muhl
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This 5oz silver proof coin celebrates the 150th anniversary of Australian writer and poet, Henry Lawson (1867 – 1922). Born near the gold mining centre of Grenfell in New South Wales on 17 June 1867, Lawson is widely considered to be one of the greatest poetry and short-story writers of the colonial period and a portrait of him appeared on the original $10 paper note. The design features a montage of motifs representing life in the bush as reflected in his writing – including a cattleman, swagman, cattle dog, sheep, windmill, bush hut, water butt, tent and billycans near a stream, as well as a bush fire.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Henry Lawson, a renowned Australian poet and writer. The coin's design features an image of Lawson on the reverse, along with a quote from his most famous poem, "The Drover's Wife." This coin is a unique and collectible item that honors the life and work of an important figure in Australian literature.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 P | 250 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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