1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 6th Portrait - Batavia

€179,081.00
IssuerAustralia
Year2019
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value1 Dollar
CurrencyDollar (1966-date)
CompositionSilver (.999)
Weight31.1035 g
Dimensions33.9 mm
Thickness4 mm
Shape and TechniqueTriangular
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#3705
Obverse description6th portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II facing right wearing the King George IV State Diadem and the Victorian Coronation Necklace. Also depicted is the fighting between the survivors as a result of the mutiny and the Batavia before its ultimate demise.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 2019 ONE DOLLAR
Reverse descriptionThe 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.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering1629 1oz .999 Ag BATAVIA
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage2019  - BU - 20 000
2019  - BU - Antiqued - 1 000
Catalog ID4153492760
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