2017 $1 Uncirculated Battle of Beersheba

RRP $25.00

2017 $1 Battle of Beersheba, Charge of the Light Horsemen Uncirculated Coin. Beersheba was one of the most gallant actions fought by Australians in the Middle Ease during the First World War. On 31 October 1917 Australian troops from the 4th and 12th Light Horse Regiments charge from the Ottoman positions under artillery and rifle fire. They succeeded in overunning the Ottoman defences and captured the town, incurring relatively few losses. Capturing Beersheba resulted in outflanking the Ottoman bastion at Gaza, allowing the British to continue the advance into Palestine. Mintage 20,000. Please contact Adelaide Exchange Jewellers to find out more on this item.

Product Code:
BSH2017UNC
Condition:
New
Year:
2017
Metal:
Aluminium Bronze
Finish:
Uncirculated
Size (mm):
25.00
Weight (g):
9.00
Denomination:
$1
Country:
Australia
Length (mm):
170.00
Overall Weight (g):
25.00

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