1 Shilling - George VI

€9,343.00
IssuerAustralia
Year1946-1948
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Shilling (1/20)
CurrencyPound (1788-1966)
CompositionSilver (.500)
Weight5.65 g
Dimensions23.5 mm
Thickness1.6 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Thomas Humphrey Paget
Reverse: George Kruger Gray
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#39a
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 descriptionMerino Ram
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringAUSTRALIA KG *SHILLING·1946*
EdgeReeded
MintRoyal Mint, Melbourne, Australia(1872-1969)
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Perth Mint, Australia(1899-date)
Mintage1946  - Melbourne Mint - 10 072 000
1946  - Perth Mint - 1 316 000
1948  - Melbourne Mint - 4 131 999
Catalog ID8091442550
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