George V - Three Pence 1917 Melbourne - Australia

Country: Australia - Commonwealth of Great Britain
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1917 (1911-1936) Melbourne Mint
Value: 3 Pence (1/80)
Currency: Pound (1910-1966)
Composition: Silver (.925)
Grade: VF/XF
Diameter: 16 mm
Weight: 1.4 grams
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Mintage: 3,808,000 
References: KM# 24

Obverse:
Crowned portrait of George V facing left, inscription around

Lettering: GEORGIVS V D.G.BRITT: OMN:REX F.D.IND:IMP: ·

Translation: George V by the Grace of God, King of all the British territories, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India

Engraver: George William de Saulles

Reverse:
The Australian coat of arms in the centre supported by a kangaroo and emu. Value above and date below. Mintmark (if present) below date.

Lettering:
THREEPENCE
ADVANCE AUSTRALIA
1917 
  M

Engraver: W.H.J. Blakemore

Edge:
Smooth

Comments:
NOTE: different mint letters
M: Melbourne Mint
without letter: London, Melbourne and/or Sydney Mint

Referenz : KM# 24

Quelle : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces4...

Sammlung : George V - King Emperor (1910-1936) of United Kingdom & British India