New South Wales, 1813 Dump PCGS FR2
A delightful example of our first coinage - which this year celebrates its 100th anniversary. The 1813 Dump or Fifteen Pence (like its big brother, the 1813 Holey Dollar) was issued to help alleviate a coinage shortage in the young colony of New South Wales. This particular example is well-worn, but a clear silhouette of the crown is visible on the obverse, while the date is also evident. On the reverse, a ghosting of “FIFTEEN PENCE” is just discernable. If you’re interested in errors, the strike is somewhat off-centre. Overall, a pleasing coin, and an opportunity for a value-conscious collector to pick up a piece of numismatic and colonial history. Professional Coin Grading Service is the global leader in coin authentication and grading. With over 60 million coins graded and counting, PCGS is trusted by collectors, dealers, and investors to certify authenticity, protect value, and elevate market confidence. This is a direct conversion of the 70-point PCGS grade to a 10-point scale, intended to present the grade in a more intuitive format for newer collectors. It is not our personal opinion or an attempt at regrading the coin to a different standard. To understand how the 70-point scale converts to a 10-point scale, [click here](https://drakesterling.com/en/page/the-ten-point-coin-grading-scale). A delightful example of our first coinage - which this year celebrates its 100th anniversary. The 1813 Dump or Fifteen Pence (like its big brother, the 1813 Holey Dollar) was issued to help alleviate a coinage shortage in the young colony of New South Wales. This particular example is well-worn, but a clear silhouette of the crown is visible on the obverse, while the date is also evident. On the reverse, a ghosting of “FIFTEEN PENCE” is just discernable. If you’re interested in errors, the strike is somewhat off-centre. Overall, a pleasing coin, and an opportunity for a value-conscious collector to pick up a piece of numismatic and colonial history.