1 Shilling - George V 1911-1936 front 1 Shilling - George V 1911-1936 back
1 Shilling - George V 1911-1936 photo
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1 Shilling - George V

 
Silver (.925) 5.65 g 23.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Australia
King
George V (1910-1936)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1911-1936
Value
1 Shilling (1⁄20)
Currency
Pound (1788-1966)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
5.65 g
Diameter
23.5 mm
Thickness
1.36 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#10525
Rarity index
9%

Reverse

Coat of Arms of Australia

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ONE SHILLING
ADVANCE AUSTRALIA
1934

Engraver: William Henry James Blakemore

Edge

Reeded

Comment

NOTE: different mint letters
M: Melbourne Mint
H: Heaton Mint
*(Star): Sydney Mint
no mintletter: Melbourne Mint

Refer here for 1911 Mintage figures
https://library.royalmintmuseum.org.uk/archive/royal-mint-annual-reports/royal-mint-annual-report-1911-volume-no42/1796021

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Shilling - George V 1911-1936 coin from Australia is that it was minted during a time when Australia was still a part of the British Empire, and the coin features an image of King George V, who was the reigning monarch of the United Kingdom at the time. Despite being minted in Australia, the coin was still considered legal tender in the United Kingdom and other parts of the British Empire. This highlights the historical connection between Australia and the United Kingdom, and the fact that the coin was minted during a time of great change and development in Australia's history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1911  2200000 - - - - - -
1912  1000000 - - - - - -
1913  1200000 - - - - - -
1914  3300000 - - - - - -
1915  800000 - - - - - -
1915 H 500000 - - - - - -
1916 M 25 - - - - - -
1917 M 5274000 - - - - - -
1918 M 3761000 - - - - - -
1920 M 1642000 - - - - - -
1921  522000 - - - - - -
1922  2039000 - - - - - -
1924  673000 - - - - - -
1925  1449000 - - - - - -
1926  2352000 - - - - - -
1927  50 - - - - - -
1928  664000 - - - - - -
1931  1000000 - - - - - -
1933  220000 - - - - - -
1934  50 - - - - - -
1935  500000 - - - - - -
1936  1424000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Shilling - George V 1911-1936 coin.