| 表面の説明 |
6th crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the George IV State Diadem and the Victorian Coronation Necklace |
| 表面の文字体系 |
Latin |
| 表面の銘文 |
ELIZABETH II 2021 AUSTRALIA 25 DOLLARS JC |
| 裏面の説明 |
Replica of 1855 Sydney One Sovereign. Elements of the original, Type I sovereign design include the St. Edward`s crown, a laurel wreath, and the motto AUSTRALIA. Plus 95 in an oval shape |
| 裏面の文字体系 |
Latin |
| 裏面の銘文 |
PERTH MINT 95 AUSTRALIA SOVEREIGN |
| 縁 |
Reeded |
| 鋳造所 |
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| 鋳造数 |
2021 - Proof - 1 000
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| Numisquare ID |
2342339440 |
Historical Context: This 2021 Australian 25 Dollar gold coin commemorates the 95th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II, a significant personal milestone for the monarch. Issued by Australia, it continues the tradition of the British Sovereign but as a distinct Australian issue. The coin features the sixth and final definitive effigy of Her Majesty, representing a late period in her historic reign, underscoring her enduring presence and the continuity of the Commonwealth.
Artistry: The obverse bears the sixth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark, a modern, realistic depiction of the monarch wearing the George IV State Diadem. This effigy represents a contemporary stylistic approach to royal portraiture. The reverse features the iconic St. George and the Dragon design, originally conceived by Benedetto Pistrucci. This neoclassical masterpiece, though adapted, retains its dramatic flair, showcasing the mythological hero in combat, a design synonymous with sovereign coinage for over two centuries.
Technical/Grading: Struck in .9167 fine gold (22 carat) with a weight of 7.988 grams, this coin typically exhibits excellent strike quality. Key high-points for evaluation include the intricate details of the Queen's diadem and hair on the obverse. On the reverse, attention should be paid to the definition of St. George's helmet, the horse's musculature, and the dragon's scales and wings. Modern minting ensures a sharp strike, full luster, and generally pristine fields, making well-preserved examples highly desirable for their technical precision.