Why it's rare
Australian Shilling 1911
Minted at only 1,000,000 examples at the London Mint, this coin is considered scarce.
1911 Australia Shilling
- Australian, George V, Hugo Collection, Pre-Decimal, Shilling (AU)
The 1911 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: 1911
- Sovereign: George V
- Minted: Melbourne