6 Pence - Edward VII

€12,497.00
IssuerAustralia
Year1910
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value6 Pence (1⁄40)
CurrencyPound (1788-1966)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight2.83 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness1.29 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: George William de Saulles
Reverse: William Henry James Blakemore
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#19
Obverse descriptionCrowned and robed bust of Edward VII facing right; around, EDWARDVS VII D:G: BRITT: OMN: REX F: D: IND: IMP: ; below bust in small lettering the artist`s initials DES
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringEDWARDVS VII D:G:BRITT:OMN:REX F:D:IND:IMP: ·
(Translation: Edward VII by the Grace of God, King of all the British territories, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India)
Reverse descriptionEnsigns Armorial of the Commonwealth of Australia, as authorised by Royal Warrent 7th May 1908 - composed of a simple shield enclosing a cross of Saint George on which are five six-pointed stars, around the outside of which are six small escutcheons (small shields). The shield is supported by a kangaroo and an emu standing on a grassy mound. Above the shield a crest, the seven-pointed star of Federation on a wreath. Below on a ribbon the motto ADVANCE AUSTRALIA is inscribed. Around above, SIXPENCE and below, between arrow heads, the date, 1910
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSIXPENCE ADVANCE AUSTRALIA 1910
EdgeMilled
Mint
Mintage1910  - Circulation - 3 046 000
1910  - Proof -
Catalog ID5629175230
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