Description
1917m 1 Shilling – George V
Mintage 5,274,000
| Australia | |
| Type | Common coin |
|---|---|
| Years | 1911-1936 |
| Value | 1 Shilling (1/20) |
| Metal | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 5.65 g |
| Diameter | 23.50 mm |
| Thickness | 1.36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Obverse
Crowned bust left
Lettering:
GEORGIVS V D.G.BRITT. OMN:REX F.D.IND:IMP: ·
B.M.
Translation: George V by the Grace of God, King of all the British territories, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India
Engraver: Edgar Bertram MacKennal
Sir Edgar Bertram Mackennal, KCVO, usually known as Bertram Mackennal, was an Australian sculptor, most famous for designing the coinage and stamps bearing the likeness of King George V. Signature: “BM”.
Reverse
National coat of arms
Lettering:
ONE SHILLING
ADVANCE AUSTRALIA
1917m
Engraver: W.H.J. Blakemore,E.B. Mackennal
Edge
Reeded
