Pattern - 1 Florin - Edward VIII Reverse Trial

€79,020.00
IssuerAustralia
Year1937
TypePatterns
Value1 Florin (0.1)
CurrencyPound (1788-1966)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight10.703 g
Dimensions28.6 mm
Thickness2.3 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
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Obverse descriptionBased on the arms of the Commonwealth of Australia, as authorised by Royal Warrant 19 September 1912 - composed of a shield divided into six parts, each containing a representation of the badge of a State (although that of South Australia is depicted as three sheaves of wheat above a rising sun instread of the authorised Piping Shrike). 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.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFLORIN K·G 1937 AUSTRALIA
Reverse descriptionMachined off, originally had the portrait of King Edward VIII
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
EdgeMilled
Mint
Mintage1937  - Pattern - 15
Catalog ID6008391280
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