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Country: Australia - Commonwealth of Great Britain
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1917 (1911-1936)
Value: 1 Shilling (1/20)
Currency: Pound (1910-1966)
Composition: Silver (.925)
Mintage: 5,274,000
Mint: Melbourne
Grade: VF25
Diameter: 23.5 mm
Weight: 5.5 grams
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 26
Obverse:
Crowned and robed bust of George V bust left.
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: Edgar Bertram MacKennal
Reverse:
National coat of arms
Lettering:
ONE SHILLING
ADVANCE AUSTRALIA
1917 M
Engraver: W.H.J.Blakemore
Edge:
Reeded
Comments:
NOTE: different mint letters
M: Melbourne Mint
H: Heaton Mint
*(Star): Sydney Mint
no mintletter: either Melbourne and/or Perth Mint
Reference : KM# 26
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...
Collection : George V - King Emperor (1910-1936) of United Kingdom & British India