1 Florin - George V Opening of old Parliament House

1 Florin - George V (Opening of old Parliament House) - obverse1 Florin - George V (Opening of old Parliament House) - reverse

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Features

Issuer Australia
King George V (1910-1936)
Type Circulating commemorative coin
Year 1927
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#
12501
References KM# 31
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Commemorative issue

Opening of old Parliament House

Obverse

Shortened version of the crowned and robed bust of George V facing left

Script: Latin

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

Unabridged legend: GEORGIVS V DEI GRATIA BRITANNIARUM OMNIUM REX FIDEI DEFENSOR INDIAE IMPERATOR

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

Designer: Edgar Bertram MacKennal

Reverse

Parliament House within an oval frame set above crossed scepters. Superimposed on the scepters is a raised oval with the date 1927.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PARLIAMENT · HOUSE · AUSTRALIA
1927
· ONE · FLORIN ·
K· G·

Designer: George Kruger Gray

Edge

Reeded

1 Florin - George V (Opening of old Parliament House) -  obverse

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Mint

Royal Mint, Melbourne, Australia (1872-1969)

Comments

This coin was struck to commemorate the opening of the Parliament House in Canberra in 1927. (Now known as Old Parliament House). 2,000,000 were struck and were first issued on 09 May 1927. It features a front view of the original Parliament House.

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1927  Photo 2 000 000 $ 8.60 $ 10 $ 12 $ 16 $ 21 $ 38 98% Circulation
1927  Photo 400 $ 5400 1.5% Proof

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Heritage Auctions
2023 November 19 Spotlight: Coins of the British Empire World Coins Showcase Auction 61348
Lot 25057
Internet Archive
19 Nov 2023 1927 – Circulation UNC
(PCGS MS65)
USD 384.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Florin - George V (Opening of old Parliament House)
Katz
Auction 98
Lot 1437
Internet Archive
14 Oct 2023 1927 – Circulation UNC USD 28.02
(EUR 26.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Florin - George V (Opening of old Parliament House)
Katz
Auction 90
Lot 1388
Internet Archive
18 Jul 2023 1927 – Circulation UNC USD 59.27
(EUR 55.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Florin - George V (Opening of old Parliament House)
Katz
Auction 69
Lot 2329
Internet Archive
29 Oct 2022 1927 – Circulation UNC USD 52.80
(EUR 49.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Florin - George V (Opening of old Parliament House)
Katz
Auction 94
Lot 1793
Internet Archive
30 Aug 2023 1927 – Circulation AU USD 26.94
(EUR 25.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Florin - George V (Opening of old Parliament House)
Katz
Auction 94
Lot 1792
Internet Archive
30 Aug 2023 1927 – Circulation AU USD 26.94
(EUR 25.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Florin - George V (Opening of old Parliament House)
Katz
Auction 77
Lot 225
Internet Archive
11 Feb 2023 1927 – Circulation AU USD 24.79
(EUR 23.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Florin - George V (Opening of old Parliament House)
Katz
Auction 67
Lot 2345
Internet Archive
24 Sep 2022 1927 – Circulation AU USD 24.79
(EUR 23.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Florin - George V (Opening of old Parliament House)
Katz
Auction 77
Lot 226
Internet Archive
11 Feb 2023 1927 – Circulation XF USD 39.87
(EUR 37.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Florin - George V (Opening of old Parliament House)
Katz
Auction 57
Lot 348
Internet Archive
19 Mar 2022 1927 – Circulation XF USD 22.63
(EUR 21.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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