1916M GEORGE V AUSTRALIAN SHILLING (92.5% SILVER) G



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:'.


MonarchKing George V
Edgereeded
Weight5.65 grams
Diameter23.5 mm
Comp92.5% silver, 7.5% copper
MintedMelbourne, Australia
Mintageapprox. 5,274,000
Scarcityrelatively common for period

 

ObverseE.B. Mackennal
ReverseW.H.J. Blakemore