50 Cents - Elizabeth II 6th Portrait - Henry Lawson - The Drover's Wife

Emisor Australia
Año 2022
Tipo Non-circulating coin
Valor 50 Cents
Moneda Dollar (1966-date)
Composición Aluminium bronze (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel)
Peso 14.09 g
Diámetro 31.51 mm
Grosor 3 mm
Forma Dodecagonal (12-sided)
Técnica Milled
Orientación Medal alignment ↑↑
Grabador(es)
En circulación hasta
Referencia(s) KM#4270
Descripción del anverso Sixth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the George IV State Diadem and the Victorian Coronation Necklace
Escritura del anverso Latin
Leyenda del anverso ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 2022 JC
Descripción del reverso In the top part of the coin a depiction of the Drover`s Wife holding four children back from a snake with a dog about to attack it. The lower part of the coin has the Drover`s Wife with bushfire to the left and floods to the right.
Escritura del reverso Latin
Leyenda del reverso 50 THE DROVER`S WIFE AWB
Canto 12 Sides Smooth
Casa de moneda
Tirada 2022 - BU in Coincard - 5 000
2022 - BU in Coincard - Three Coin Set - 35 000
ID de Numisquare 1198831850
Información adicional

Historical Context: Issued in 2022, the final year of Queen Elizabeth II's reign, this Australian 50 Cents coin features her sixth and last effigy by Jody Clark. The commemorative theme celebrates a cornerstone of Australian literary identity: Henry Lawson, a foundational figure in bush poetry and short stories. His iconic "The Drover's Wife" profoundly shaped the nation's cultural narrative, depicting the resilience and spirit of early Australian settlers in the challenging outback environment.

Artistry: The obverse features Jody Clark's dignified sixth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, facing right, adorned with the George IV State Diadem, characteristic of the era. The reverse design powerfully illustrates a scene from Henry Lawson'

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