1 Florin - George VI

€7,583.00
IssuerAustralia
Year1938-1945
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Florin (0.1)
CurrencyPound (1788-1966)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight11.31 g
Dimensions28.5 mm
Thickness2.3 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#40
Obverse descriptionPortrait of King George VI facing left
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX F:D:IND:IMP. HP
(Translation: George VI by the Grace of God, King of all the British territories, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India)
Reverse descriptionCoat of arms of the Commonwealth of Australia, composed of a shield divided into six parts, each containing a representation of the badge of a State. The shield is supported by a kangaroo and an emu standing on a grassy mound accompanied by small branches of wattle. Above the shield is a crown instead of the Federation star.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringFLO RIN K·G 1939 AUSTRALIA
EdgeMilled
MintRoyal Mint, Melbourne, Australia(1872-1969)
S
United States Mint of San Francisco, United States (1854-date)
Mintage1938  - Circulation - Melbourne Mint - 2 990 000
1938  - Proof - 100
1939  - Circulation - Melbourne Mint - 630 000
1940  - Circulation - Melbourne Mint - 8 410 000
1941  - Circulation - Melbourne Mint - 7 614 000
1942  - Circulation - Melbourne Mint - 17 986 000
1942 S - Circulation - San Francisco Mint - 6 000 000
1943  - Circulation - Melbourne Mint - 12 762 000
1943 S - Circulation - San Francisco Mint - 11 000 000
1944  - Circulation - Melbourne Mint - 22 440 000
1944 S - Circulation - San Francisco Mint - 11 000 000
1945  - Circulation - Melbourne Mint - 14 874 000
Catalog ID8869295310
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