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Medal - 5 Shillings - Holey Dollar and Dump Replica
| Location | Australia |
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| Year | 1977 |
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| Thickness | 2.85 mm |
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| Obverse description | Replica of the obverse of a Spanish 8 Reales coin with a circular hole punched through the centre, evoking the original New South Wales Holey Dollar. The outer ring displays the legend CAROLUS IIII DEI GRATIA around the field, with the date 1756 at the base and the counterstamp NEW SOUTH WALES 1952 1977 inscribed on the inner border surrounding the hole. A crowned royal bust in relief is partially visible within the annular field. |
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| Obverse lettering | NEW SOUTH WALES 1952 1977 CAROLUS IIII DEI GRATIA 1756 |
| Reverse description | Replica of the reverse of a Spanish 8 Reales coin with a circular hole punched through the centre. The annular field depicts the crowned Pillars of Hercules with scrolling banners, in relief. The outer legend reads HISPAN ET IND REX with the denomination mark 8R and mint mark P I, while the inner border surrounding the hole carries the inscription FIVE SHILLINGS. |
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