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Australia 1931 Melbourne (Dropped 1, Indian Die Obverse) Penny

Australia 1931 Melbourne (Dropped 1, Indian Die Obverse) Penny

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Original: $4,707.83

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Australia 1931 Melbourne (Dropped 1, Indian Die Obverse) Penny

$4,707.83

$1,647.74

The Story

Country Australia
Date 1931 Melbourne
Denomination Penny
Obverse King GEORGE V - Design by Sir Edgar Bertram Mackennal.
Legend: GEORGIVS V D. G. BRITT: OMN: REX F. D. IND: IMP.
Indian Die 2 - 178 rim beads.
Reverse Design by W H J Blakemore.
Legend: ONE PENNY - COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - 1931
London Die A - 174 rim beads
Mintage

Melbourne: Circulation - 494,000

The first & last '1' in date aligns central bead and dot after 'S' of Georgivs. Do not confuse this rare variety with the more common dropped 1 London Die which has the die pairing of Type 1 Obverse London Type A (177 rim beads) final leg of N in OMN is aligned between beads on the obverse. For the serious collector this is one of the most challenging Australian numismatic items to obtain - much scarcer than the Australian 1930 Penny - around 1500-2000 known to exist and sells for over $15,000.

Australia 1931 Melbourne (Dropped 1, Indian Die Obverse) Penny - Image 2

Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Australia 1931 Melbourne (Dropped 1, Indian Die Obverse) Penny - Image 3

Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Australia 1931 Melbourne (Dropped 1, Indian Die Obverse) Penny - Image 4

Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Description

Country Australia
Date 1931 Melbourne
Denomination Penny
Obverse King GEORGE V - Design by Sir Edgar Bertram Mackennal.
Legend: GEORGIVS V D. G. BRITT: OMN: REX F. D. IND: IMP.
Indian Die 2 - 178 rim beads.
Reverse Design by W H J Blakemore.
Legend: ONE PENNY - COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - 1931
London Die A - 174 rim beads
Mintage

Melbourne: Circulation - 494,000

The first & last '1' in date aligns central bead and dot after 'S' of Georgivs. Do not confuse this rare variety with the more common dropped 1 London Die which has the die pairing of Type 1 Obverse London Type A (177 rim beads) final leg of N in OMN is aligned between beads on the obverse. For the serious collector this is one of the most challenging Australian numismatic items to obtain - much scarcer than the Australian 1930 Penny - around 1500-2000 known to exist and sells for over $15,000.