This is the Antiqued Finish of which only 1000 were Minted. The Batavia in a new sub-series for the Australia Shipwreck. These coins are the first ever antiqued bullion coins from The Royal Australian Mint and is strictly limited to a low mintage of 1,000! The ill-fated Batavia, one of Australia’s oldest shipwrecks, is depicted on these magnificent silver antiqued coins as the first in the series of four. The design depicts the harrowing story of the Batavia’s wreck and the events that followed. The exquisite design of the reverse conveys two scenes to communicate the journey of the Batavia. The border encompassing the main design also incorporates unique design elements from the Batavia. The obverse design depicts the fighting between the survivors as a result of the mutiny and the Batavia before its ultimate demise. A Mint First – first time an antique finish has been applied on a RAM bullion program. First release in the four coin antiqued series. Limited mintage of just 1,000 coins worldwide. First triangular-shaped bullion coin in the world. Presented in unique protective triangular capsule. In June 1629, the Dutch East India Company’s (VOC) vessel, Batavia, was sailing from the Netherlands to Batavia (Jakarta), when it struck a reef off the coast of Western Australia and was wrecked. Unknown to Pelseart, the Batavia had been threatened with a mutinous plot led by Undermerchant Jeronimus Cornelisz. Assuming leadership, Cornelisz and his supporters set about eliminating any opposition by murdering the survivors. A total of 125 men, women and children were killed. On Pelsaert’s return the mutineers were arrested: seven were hanged and two marooned on the mainland, making them Australia’s first recorded European settlers. The wreck of the Batavia was discovered in 1963 and sections of its hull and other artifacts are on display at the Western Australian Maritime Museum. The Batavia, Australia’s second-oldest shipwreck, is an unparalleled tale of the darkest side of human nature. You will receive the exact coin shown in the photos. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Bullion\Silver\Coins”. The seller is “cointrader777″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Coin: Austrailian Shipwreck
• Certification: Uncertified
• Precious Metal Content per Unit: 1 oz
• Strike Type: Business
• Grade: Ungraded
• Year: 2019
• Brand/Mint: The Perth Mint
• Composition: Silver