2006 $1 1758 Pillar Dollar Silver Antiqued Coin

This coin commemorates Australia’s early currency, the much sought after 1758 Pillar Coin. This reproduction offers collectors a unique opportunity to own a very special piece of numismatic history, as the Pillar Coin is credited with inspiring the dollar ($) sign. The 2006 Pillar Coin has been skilfully crafted to reflect the original 1758 obverse and reverse design. The reverse features two crowned columns symbolising the ‘Pillars of Hercules’. The coins obverse displays the crowned Spanish Coat of Arms.