Australia 1953 Shilling Ramstrike / Partial Collar Error
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Coin Type: | Australia Shilling |
Grade: | Fine (Scratches) |
Year: | 1953 |
Mint: | Melbourne |
Metal: | 50% Silver |
Obverse: | Queen Elizabeth II (Mary Gillick) |
Reverse: | Rams Head (Kruger-Gray) |
Coin blank only partially engaged with the collar die and was forced downward by the hammer (obverse) die resulting in the high lip of the so-called ‘ramstrike’ error. Also known as a partial collar error. Heavy scratches to obverse and reverse and priced accordingly.
Supplied in an archival Saflip.