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1915 h
1915 h Australian Shilling
The estimated values above are based on a combination of published guides, recent sales, projected values, and a variety of other sources.
They represent retail values and are provided as a guide only.
No allowance has been made for detractors, which will impact negatively on value.
Edge | Reeded |
Weight | 5.65 grams |
Diameter | 23.5 mm |
Composition | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper |
Mintage | approx. 500,000 |
Scarcity | considered rare |
VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
$60 | $198 | $600 |
$2,125 |
$5,875 |
$14,500 + |
Minted at Heaton Mint in Birmingham, England.
The obverse, (heads), has a denticalled outer rim and features the image of Australia's, (England's), Monarch at the time, King George V facing to the left, with the legend reading the Latin "GEORGIVS V D.G. BRITT: OMN: REX F.D. IND: IMP:"
This translates roughly to "George V, by the grace of God, King of all Britons, defender of the faith,
Emperor of India"
The reverse, (tails), has a denticalled rim and features the Australian Coat of Arms as issued by KEVII in 1908, with the words "ADVANCE AUSTRALIA" in a scroll at the base of the Coat of Arms, "ONE SHILLING" above the Coat of Arms, and the date underneath with ornaments either side. The 1915 (Heaton Mint) shilling has a 'H' mint mark below the date.
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