A genuine Australian pre-decimal 1953 One Shilling, featuring the young Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and the Australian ram's head design on the reverse.

This is an especially interesting date as 1953 was the first year of Queen Elizabeth II's reign represented on Australian circulating coins.

Coin details:

• Country: Australia
• Denomination: One Shilling (1/-)
• Year: 1953
• Monarch: Queen Elizabeth II
• Reverse: Australian ram's head
• Composition: 50% silver
• Weight: approximately 5.65 grams
• Diameter: approximately 23.5 mm
• Australian pre-decimal currency
• Minted in Melbourne

The coin is circulated and shows age-related wear, surface marks and toning consistent with its age. Please use the photographs as the best indication of the actual condition.

Important: This is an original genuine coin, not a reproduction.

A great addition to an Australian pre-decimal collection, Queen Elizabeth II collection or silver coin collection.