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.