Catalogue
| Émetteur | |
|---|---|
| Année | 2025 |
| Type | Fantasy coin |
| Valeur | 50 Dollars 50 AUD = RSD 3524 |
| Devise | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Silver plated copper-nickel (Paper coloured) |
| Poids | 20.73 g |
| Diamètre | 39.1 mm |
| Épaisseur | 3.9 mm |
| Forme | Annular sector |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Graveur(s) | |
| En circulation jusqu’à | |
| Référence(s) |
| Description de l’avers |
Crowned Portrait of Charles III facing left. ВБ - VB, Vitaly Bakhtinov. Value. |
|---|---|
| Écriture de l’avers | |
| Légende de l’avers |
50 50 CHARLES III CORAL SEA ISLANDS TERRITORY ВБ |
| Description du revers | Fish coral grouper |
| Écriture du revers | Latin |
| Légende du revers |
KENN REEF 50 DOLLARS 2025 |
| Tranche | Plain |
| Atelier | |
| Tirage | 2025 ВБ - Proof |
| ID Numisquare | 6357948902 |
| Informations supplémentaires |
Historical Context: The 50 Dollars Charles III Kenn Reef coin, dated 2025, marks the early years of His Majesty King Charles III’s reign. With an unspecified issuer, the "Kenn Reef" designation, referencing the remote Coral Sea Islands Territory, strongly suggests a non-circulating commemorative issue. Such releases typically highlight geographical features or anniversaries, reflecting a modern numismatic trend to celebrate diverse Commonwealth aspects through collector-oriented pieces.
Artistry: The specific engraver is not recorded. The design adheres to a contemporary stylistic school, blending realism and illustrative techniques common in modern commemorative coinage. The obverse likely features King Charles III’s effigy. The reverse would almost certainly depict marine life, the reef, or a cartographic representation of Kenn Reef. The "Paper coloured" specification indicates a modern digital printing technique applied to the surface, allowing for intricate multi-colour detailing to enhance the visual narrative.
Technical/Grading: Struck on a silver-plated copper-nickel flan, the coin’s 20.73 grams and 39.1 mm dimensions provide a robust canvas. High-points include the highest relief areas of King Charles III’s effigy and any raised reverse elements. The "Paper coloured" application, while visually striking, requires careful handling. Grading emphasizes pristine plating, sharpness of strike, and crucially, complete and unblemished preservation of the applied colour layer, typically presented in Proof-like or Brilliant Uncirculated states.