1998 Silver Two Ounce Proof Privy Mark Sydney Mint
We Last Sold This Item For: | $195.00 |
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Last Sold On: | 27/4/2023 |
# Sold In Past 12 Months: | 0 |
1998 Silver Two Ounce Proof Sydney Mint Sovereign Privy Mark
ÊObverse: Maklouf portrait of Elizabeth II to right
ÊReverse: Kookaburra seated on fence
ÊDiameter: 50.30mm | Purity: 99.9% | Weight: 62.77g | Nett: 2.02ozt
ÊMintage: 1,500
ÊA hugely popular privy mark honouring Australia's first sovereign.
ÊAlthough to most folks a lot of the Perth Mint silver kookaburras all look the same, discerning collectors know otherwise. One of the ways that these coins can be distinguished is by looking for a "privy mark".
ÊA privy mark was originally a small mark or differentiation in the design of a coin for the purpose of identifying the mint, moneyer, or some other aspect of the coin's production or origin, for quality control purposes. The Perth Mint uses privy marks slightly differently - they are used to commemorate a particular event, theme or occasion.
ÊThis privy mark is a gold overlay that was issued as part of the Perth Mint's four-coin series of 1998 to acknowledge the four reverse designs used on Australia's gold sovereigns.
ÊEach of the coins in this series had a tiny mintage of just 1,500 coins, so a complete set of four in the original case is a true achievement.
ÊThis coin remains housed in the original presentation case and is accompanied by its serial-numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
SKU: 22282
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