Pattern - 1 Florin - George VI 50 Years of Federation
Pattern - 1 Florin - George VI 50 Years of Federation
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Issuer
Australia
Year
1951
Type
Coin pattern
Value
1 Florin (0.1)
Currency
Pound (1788-1966)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
11.217 g
Dimensions
28 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape and Technique
Round Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s)
Obverse description
Portrait of King George VI facing left
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX FIDEI
DEF.
HP (Translation: George VI by the Grace of God, King of all the British territories, Defender of the Faith)
Reverse description
A scepter and sword crossing below a crown and above the Federation Star with the stars of the Southern Cross around
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
AUSTRALIA
1901 1951
FLO*RIN
Edge
Fine milling
Mint
Mintage
1951 - Pattern -
Catalog ID
9198357380
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.