2004 PCGS PR-70 1 oz Australian Prospector Series Gold Nugget Proof Coin
The Australian Perth Mint introduced Proof Nuggets to the bullion coin in 1986 by releasing the Australian Prospector Series,
The series is a tribute to the country's mining movement and to the discovery of the 2,284-oz Welcome Stranger nugget, the largest natural gold nugget ever found. This historical connection to the 1869 discovery in Australia adds a unique depth to the coin's value.
The 2004 edition features Peter Fintan Lalor, an Irish-Australian rebel who later became a politician, gaining prominence for his leadership in the Eureka Rebellion, an event often associated with the "birth of democracy" in Australia.
Today, you can acquire the 2004 1 oz Australian Prospector Series Gold Nugget Proof Coin, sealed in PCGS slabs and graded as PF-70 coins.
Coin Highlights
- Evaluated, encapsulated, and graded as a PR-70 coin by PCGS;
- Proof coin;
- Produced by the Perth Mint;
- Commemorative Issue;
- Contains 1 oz of 9999 pure gold;
- Holds $100 face value backed by Australia;
- The obverse features Queen Elizabeth II’s portrait;
- The reverse showcases the Eureka Stockable and the flag.
The Design
On the obverse, they showcase the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II designed by Ian Rank-Broadley, accompanied by inscriptions that inform the coin’s face value.
The reverse features a portrayal of Peter Fintan Lalor, a leader in the Eureka Rebellion, overlapping the movement flag, surrounded by representations of early Australian prospectors and mining techniques.
The engravings on this side read “THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET 1 OZ .9999 GOLD 2004.”
A PCGS PR-70 coin
PCGS - Professional Coin Grading Service works apart from sovereign mints, appraising and grading coins using the Sheldon Scale, which ranges from 1 to 70 depending on their condition.
PR stands for Proof Coin, indicating a coin produced for collection purposes, which exhibits mirror-like surfaces in contrast with frosted design elements. 70 is the highest grade and indicates a coin with no visible flaws.
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