Australian coins obverses comparison - Coins and Australia

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Australian coins obverses comparison

The multiple obverses on Australian coins might be hard to identify or remember especially for new collectors. This comparison tool will assist you through the major recognized obverses through key design elements.

Half sovereign - Victoria

Select two obverses below and click compare to search the main differences.

Obverses for other denominations and monarchs will be added soon.

vs

Type 1 vs Type 2

Nose - Type 1

Points to bottom O

Nose - Type 2

Points to bottom T

Ribbon - Type 1

Wide

Ribbon - Type 2

Wide

DEI - Type 1

E above second ribbon

DEI - Type 2

E above second ribbon

Pony tail - Type 1

Far

Pony tail - Type 2

Far

Existing Victoria Half sovereign obverses for each year

  • Type # 1: 1871
  • Type # 2: 1872
  • Type # 3: 1873, 1875 and 1877
  • Type # 4: 1877, 1879 and 1882
  • Type # 5: 1880, 1881, 1882, 1883, 1884, 1885, 1886 and 1887

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