George VI - One Shilling 1946 Perth - Australia

Country: Australia - Commonwealth of Great Britain
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1946 (1946-1948)
Mint: Perth (•)
Mintage: 1,316,000
Value: 1 Shilling (1/20)
Currency: Pound (1910-1966)
Composition: Silver (.500)
Grade: VF20
Diameter: 23.5 mm
Weight: 5.6 g.
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 39a

Obverse:
Portrait of King George VI facing left.

Lettering:
GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX F:D:IND:IMP.
HP

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

Engraver: Thomas Humphrey Paget.

Reverse:
Merino ram.

Lettering:
AUSTRALIA 
KG
* • SHILLING·1946*

Engraver: George Kruger Gray.

Edge:
Reeded.

Comments:
Royal Mint, Melbourne, Australia (1872-1969).
• Perth Mint, Australia.

Riferimento : KM# 39a

Fonte : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces9...

Collezione : George VI - King Emperor (1936-1952) of United Kingdom & British India