1952 GEORGE V AUSTRALIAN SHILLING (50.0% SILVER) 


The 1952 Australian shilling reverse

shows a merino ram, a tribute to the

wool industry.


The encircling legend reads

'AUSTRALIA' above, with

'SHILLING' and the date below.


The obverse features the laureate bust

of young Queen Elizabeth II facing right,

with the surrounding legend:

'ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA'

Notes:

'.' before 'SHILLING' (Perth mint mark).

Change of composition to 50% silver.


MonarchKing George VI
Edgereeded
Weight5.65 grams
Diameter23.5 mm
Comp50% silv, 40% cop, 10% zinc/nick
MintedPerth, Australia
Mintageapprox. 1,316,000
Scarcityharder for period

 

ObverseThomas H. Paget
ReverseGeorge Kruger Gray