Obverse: Edgar Bertram MacKennal Reverse: William Henry James Blakemore
In circulation to
Reference(s)
Obverse description
Crowned portrait of King George V facing left with dot below and legend around.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
GEORGIVS V D.G.BRITT. OMN:REX
F.D.IND:IMP: ·
B.M. (Translation: George the Fifth by the Grace of God King of all the Britains Defender of the Faith Emperor of India)
Reverse description
Coat of Arms with supporters (a Kangaroo and Emu) with a banner below reading motto (Advance Australia). Lettering around of denomination and Mint mark below, date with dashes.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
ONE SHILLING
ADVANCE AUSTRALIA
-1918-
M
Edge
Reeded
Mint
M Royal Mint, Melbourne, Australia(1872-1969)
Mintage
1918 M - Two known -
Catalog ID
6726266490
Comments
Van Gelder doubts the validity of these coins of Schoonhoven, because of the short duration of the siege. He only considers the 12 and 6 stuiver as reliable.