Why it's rare
Australian Shilling 1915
Minted at only 800,000 examples at the London Mint, this coin is considered scarce.
A NGC MS-65 1915 no mint mark shilling sold for AUD$23,367.54 in 2015 by International Auctions Galleries
1915 Australia Shilling
- Australian, George V, Hugo Collection, Pre-Decimal, Shilling (AU)
The 1915 Australian shilling obverse features the robed and crowned bust of King George V facing left, with the legend:
‘GEORGIVS V D.G.BRITT:OMN:REX F.D.IND:IMP:’ and a dot below.
The reverse shows the words ‘ONE SHILLING’ and the Australian Coat of Arms. A kangaroo and an emu hold a shield, with a star above.
Below is a scroll with the words ‘ADVANCE AUSTRALIA’, then the date underneath.
Specifications
- Date: 1915
- Sovereign: George V
- Minted: London