The 1925 Australian sixpence reverse
shows the word 'SIXPENCE' above the
Australian Coat of Arms.
A kangaroo and an emu support a shield,
with a star above.
Underneath is a scroll with 'ADVANCE
AUSTRALIA', then the date below.
The obverse features the laureate bust
of young Queen Elizabeth II facing right,
with the surrounding legend:
'ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA'
Monarch | Queen Elizabeth II |
Edge | reeded |
Weight | 2.83 grams |
Diameter | 19 mm |
Comp | 50% silv, 40% cop, 10% zinc/nickel |
Minted | Melbourne, Australia |
Mintage | approx. 25,056,000 |
Scarcity | relatively common for period |
Obverse | Mary Gillick |
Reverse | W.H.J. Blakemore |