5 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Cobb & Co - 3rd Portrait, Colonial Australia (1995)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 304 |
| Weight (g) | 35.79 |
| Diameter (mm) | 38.9 |
| Thickness (mm) | 3.5 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 95.19 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 3.59 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Raphael David Maklouf
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 1995
RDM
Description:
Third crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the George IV State Diadem at the center. The outer ring contains inscriptions ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA, and the coin's mintage year, "1995" below.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 1995
RDM
Description:
Third crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the George IV State Diadem at the center. The outer ring contains inscriptions ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA, and the coin's mintage year, "1995" below.
Reverse
Engraved by Wojciech Pietranik
Lettering:
COBB & CO 1853
5
DOLLARS
COACH & RAIL TICKETS
WP
Description:
The reverse of the coin showcases an early Cobb & Co coach where for New South Wales and Victoria were usually painted red and yellow, whilst Queensland coaches were painted white with driver holding a mail bag and 4 passengers inside the coach. Above the image, the words accompanied by date “COBB & CO 1853” curve around the top edge. Above the denomination and the face value "5 DOLLARS." The designer's initials (WP) are below next to the wheel.
COBB & CO 1853
5
DOLLARS
COACH & RAIL TICKETS
WP
Description:
The reverse of the coin showcases an early Cobb & Co coach where for New South Wales and Victoria were usually painted red and yellow, whilst Queensland coaches were painted white with driver holding a mail bag and 4 passengers inside the coach. Above the image, the words accompanied by date “COBB & CO 1853” curve around the top edge. Above the denomination and the face value "5 DOLLARS." The designer's initials (WP) are below next to the wheel.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 20,000 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof in Masterpieces in Silver Set | Unknown |