Summary
Speciment fifty cent coin, Australia, 1966.
Specimen strike prepared in 1965.
Mint: Royal Mint, London.
Physical Description
A round silver coin (31.5 mm diameter with milled edge) featuring on the obverse a diademed bust of Elizabeth II right; around, ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1966 The reverse is based on the arms of the Commonwealth of Australia, as authorised by Royal Warrant 19 September 1912 - composed of a shield divided into six parts, each containing a representation of the badge of a State. The shield is supported by a kangaroo and an emu standing. The shield sits on the denomination numerals, 50; above the shield is the Federation star. The entire design is set above a field of stylized wattle leaves. The artist's initials SD are in the field below the numerals.
Obverse Description
Diademed bust of Elizabeth II right; around, ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1966
Reverse Description
Arms of the Commonwealth of Australia, based on those authorised by Royal Warrant 19 September 1912 - composed of a shield divided into six parts, each containing a representation of the badge of a State. The shield is supported by a kangaroo and an emu. The shield sits on the denomination numerals, 50; above the shield is the Federation star. The entire design is set above a field of stylized wattle leaves. The artist's initials SD are in the field below the numerals.
Edge Description
Milled
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 1978
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Date Issued
1966 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Artist
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Artist
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Inscriptions
Obverse: ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1966 Reverse: 50 SD
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Silver
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
31.5 mm (Outside Diameter), 13.318 g (Weight)
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Exhibition Collection Management
32 mm (Width)
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Shape
Round
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