Country: Australia - Commonwealth of Great Britain
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1912 (1911-1936) London Mint
Value: 3 Pence (1/80)
Currency: Pound (1910-1966)
Composition: Silver (.925)
Grade: F/VF
Diameter: 16 mm
Weight: 1.4 grams
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Mintage: 2,400,000 (scarce)
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
1912
Engraver: W.H.J. Blakemore.
Edge:
Smooth.
Comments:
NOTE: different mint letters.
M: Melbourne Mint.
without letter: London, Melbourne and/or Sydney Mint.
Riferimento : KM# 24
Fonte : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces4...
Collezione : George V - King Emperor (1910-1936) of United Kingdom & British India