1994 Silver Two Ounce Proof Privy Mark Small Head

1994 Silver 2oz Proof Privy Mark Small Head

Obverse: Elizabeth II to right, legend around

Reverse: Kookaburra on branch right. Privy mark, depicting the obverse design of the sovereigns minted at Perth Mint 1929-1931, featuring King Georg V Small Head

Metal: Silver | Purity: 99.9%

Weight: 62.77g | Diameter: 50.00mm | ASW: 2.02ozt

Mintage: 1,500

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This coin was part of the very first four-coin privy mark set released by the Perth Mint, and was release at the NAA International Coin Fair in Sydney.

Although to most folks a lot of the Perth Mint silver kookaburras all look the same, discerning collectors know otherwise. One of the ways that these coins can be distinguished is by looking for a "privy mark”.

A privy mark was originally a small mark or differentiation in the design of a coin for the purpose of identifying the mint, moneyer, or some other aspect of the coin's production or origin, for quality control purposes.

The Perth Mint uses privy marks slightly differently - they are used to commemorate a particular event, theme or occasion.

This privy mark is a gold overlay that was issued as part of the Perth Mint's four coin series of 1994 to showcase the portraits seen on Australian sovereigns produced at the Perth Mint.

This coin features a privy with the "Small Head" of King George V, seen on Australian sovereigns produced between 1929 and 1931.

Each of the coins in this set had a tiny mintage of just 1,500, so a complete set of four in the original case is a true achievement.

This coin remains housed in the original presentation case, and is accompanied by its serial-numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

 

 

 

SKU

22270