The 1916M Australian shilling reverse
shows the words 'ONE SHILLING'
above the Australian Coat of Arms.
A kangaroo and an emu support
a shield, with a star above.
Below is a scroll reading 'ADVANCE
AUSTRALIA', with the date underneath.
The obverse features the robed and
crowned bust of King George V facing
left, with the legend: 'GEORGIVS V
D.G.BRITT:OMN:REX F.D.IND:IMP:'.
Monarch | King George V |
Edge | reeded |
Weight | 5.65 grams |
Diameter | 23.5 mm |
Comp | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper |
Minted | Melbourne, Australia |
Mintage | approx. 5,274,000 |
Scarcity | relatively common for period |
Obverse | E.B. Mackennal |
Reverse | W.H.J. Blakemore |