2011 $1 Coin - Ram’s Head Dollar - (Brisbane 'B' Counterstamp)

2011 $1 Uncirculated Coin – Ram’s Head: 'B' Counterstamp

Pay tribute to Australia’s agricultural heritage with this 2011 commemorative $1 release. Featuring the 'B' (Brisbane) Counterstamp, this coin was struck by the Royal Australian Mint’s mobile press at the ANDA Brisbane Coin Show, allowing collectors to witness the minting process firsthand.

Key Features and Design:

• Historic Heritage: The reverse design is a masterful reproduction of the original "Ram's Head" shilling, which featured on Australian coinage from 1937 to 1965. It celebrates the wool industry's historic importance to the Australian economy.
• Brisbane Counterstamp: This coin features the 'B' Counterstamp, indicating it was produced specifically for the ANDA Brisbane Coin Show using the Mint's portable press.
• Low Mintage Release: Counterstamped varieties produced at coin shows are generally struck in much smaller numbers than gallery press issues. This makes the 'B' counterstamp a desirable target for collectors focused on mintmark and privy mark varieties.
• Classic Artistry: The reverse design, originally by George Kruger Gray, features the head of a Merino ram, modelled on the 1932 grand champion "Uardry 0.1," known affectionately as the "Shilling Ram."
• Uncirculated Finish: Struck in aluminium bronze to the Mint’s high uncirculated standard, preserving the crisp detail of the ram’s iconic features.

Specifications:

• Year: 2011
• Denomination: $1
• Counterstamp: 'B' (Brisbane ANDA Show)
• Metal: Aluminium Bronze (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel)
• Weight: 9g
• Diameter: 25mm
• Finish: Uncirculated
• Mint: Royal Australian Mint
• Obverse: Features the 4th portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley.
• Numista Ref: N# 42702

Condition and Presentation:

• Condition: This coin remains in uncirculated condition, some toning may be present.
  
• Presentation: Housed in its original official Royal Australian Mint presentation card with the Brisbane Show branding.
• Packaging Note: The presentation card may exhibit minor shelf wear or light handling marks consistent with its age and distribution at a public event.