Afternoon everyone ….
This piece was at the very top of the box that I picked up today from my private security place.
It’s a 1944 Australian Florin, and it’s in very nice condition.
Here the info from Numista:
Issuer Australia
King George VI (1936-1952)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1938-1945
Value 1 Florin (0.1)
Currency Pound (1788-1966)
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 11.31 g
Diameter 28.5 mm
Thickness 2.3 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number N# 7583 Help
References KM# 40
Obverse
Portrait of King George VI facing left
Script: Latin
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
Designer: Thomas Humphrey Paget Read more on Wikipedia
Reverse
Coat of arms of the Commonwealth of Australia, composed of a shield divided into six parts, each containing a representation of the badge of a State. The shield is supported by a kangaroo and an emu standing on a grassy mound accompanied by small branches of wattle. Above the shield is a crown instead of the Federation star.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FLO RIN
K·G
1939
AUSTRALIA
Designer: George Kruger Gray Read more on Wikipedia
Edge
Milled