1 Florin - George VI

Features

Issuer	Australia
King	George VI (1936-1952)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1946-1947
Value	1 Florin = 2 Shillings (0.1)
Currency	Pound (1910-1966)
Composition	Silver (.500)
Weight	11.31 g
Diameter	28.5 mm
Thickness	2.3 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Number	N# 21633
References	KM# 40a 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.

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

Reverse

Coat of arms

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FLORIN
K·G
1946
AUSTRALIA

Designer: George Kruger Gray

Edge

Reeded

Mint

Comments

0.1818 oz ASW

See also

• Bird
• Marsupial
• Coat of Arms

• 1 Florin - Edward VII (Pattern)
• 1 Florin - Edward VII
• 1 Florin - George V
• 1 Florin - George V (Opening of old Parliament House)
• 1 Florin - George V (Victoria and Melbourne Centenary)
• 1 Florin - Edward VIII (Pattern)
• 1 Florin - George VI
• 1 Florin - George VI (50 Years of Federation)
• 1 Florin - George VI (50 Years of Federation; Pattern)
• 1 Florin - George VI (without "IND:IMP")
• 1 Florin - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait - without "F:D:")
• 1 Florin - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait - Royal Visit)
• 1 Florin - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait - with "F:D:")

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Price
	Katz Auction 77 Lot 240	11 Feb 2023	1946 – Circulation	XF	USD 8.61 (EUR 8.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232249 Lot 62316	1 Dec 2022	1947 – Circulation	AU (NGC AU58)	USD 70.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
© Heritage Auctions
	Katz Auction 77 Lot 241	11 Feb 2023	1947 – Circulation	XF	USD 7.54 (EUR 7.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.

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