Semi-Numismatic
2025 AUS 1 oz Silver Pillar Dollar Antiqued (Box, COA)
In commemoration of the Spanish Pillar Dollar, The Perth Mint struck these 1 oz silver 225th Anniversary of Australian Proclamation coins. This commemorative coin is struck to a limited mintage of only 2,500 coins and is treated with an antiqued patina.
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Coin highlights
- Contains 1 oz of .9999 fine silver.
- Limited mintage of only 2,500 coins.
- The coin surfaces are treated with an antiqued patina.
- Housed in a presentation case with 225th Anniversary illustrated shipper, along with a serialized certificate of authenticity.
- Obverse: The obverse bear the Dan Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, the weight and purity and monetary denomination of 1 dollar.
- Reverse: The coin’s reverse portrays the Spanish Pillar Dollar, also known as a peso, or a 'piece of eighth'. Under the inscription 'VTRAQUE' (both are one), the coin portrays the Spanish Crown and two hemispheres representing the Old World and the New World. These elements are surrounded by representations of the Pillars of Hercules, both draped in spiraling banners displaying the words 'PLVS VLTA' (more beyond). It has been suggested that the s-shaped configuration of the banners around the columns explain the origin of the '$' sign. An ornamental mint mark, 'Mo' is uniquely shown, a nod to the original coin's Mexico City origins. Also included in the design is the 2025-year date and the 'P' mint mark.
- Sovereign coin of Australia
- This special release will be a true collectible for the history aficionado. Order this 2025 1 oz Silver 225th Anniversary of Proclamation Coins- Pillar Dollar Antiqued coin today! The 225th Anniversary of Australian Proclamation Coins Governor King's 1800 edict addressed a currency crisis afflicting the colony of New South Wales. A significant moment in Australian monetary history, Governor Macquarie brought 40,000 Spanish reales into the colony, modifying them by creating 'holey dollars' (outer rings) and 'dumps (centers). This innovative process led to the first currency minted in Australia. The Perth MintLocated along the Swan River, The Perth Mint is Australia's oldest operating mint and throughout its rich history, the name has become synonymous with some of the highest standard of bullion and collectible products. Along with the Gold Swan and Silver Swan series, some of The Perth Mint's most well-known coin programs include the Gold Kangaroo and Silver Kangaroo, Koala, Gold Lunar and Silver Lunar and the Silver Kookaburra programs along with a wide variety of specialty bullion releases. In 2024, Perth Mint marked a monumental milestone in the mint's storied history by celebrating its 125th anniversary!
Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Year | 2025 |
| Mint mark | P - Perth |
| Grade | Uncirculated |
| Legal-tender face value | 1 Dollar |
| Metal | Silver |
| Weight | 1.0000 troy oz |
| Purity | .9999 |
| Diameter | 40.9 mm |
| Thickness | 3.5 mm |
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