2 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Australian Kookaburra - Roman Silver Antoninianus
2 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Australian Kookaburra - Roman Silver Antoninianus
€160,910.00
Issuer
Australia
Year
2000
Type
Non-circulating coin
Value
2 Dollars
Currency
Dollar (1966-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
62.207 g
Dimensions
50.3 mm
Thickness
4.5 mm
Shape and Technique
Round Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s)
Obverse description
4th portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
2 DOLLARS
IRB
Reverse description
Kookaburra on Branch (similar to KM# 616) with a special privy mark depicting the overlapping reverse and obverse designs of a Roman Silver Antoninianus coin, struck between 200-300 AD. The reverse design shows the deity Aequitas holding scales and a scepter, to personify equity and fair dealing. Gordian III, whose portrait appears on the obverse.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 2 oz. .999
SILVER
IMP CAES GORDIANVS PIVS FELAG
VITAS AVG
2000
