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1 Florin (Victoria and Melbourne) – Australia

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 100th Anniversary of Victoria and Melbourne

Australia

Context

Years: 1934–1935

Issuer: Australia

Ruler: George V

Currency:

Pound

(1788—1966)

Material

Diameter: 28.5 mm

Weight: 11.31 g

Silver weight: 10.46 g

Thickness: 2.3 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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REVERSE ↑

References

KM: #33

Numista: #17319

Value

Bullion value: $29.93

Obverse

Description:

Crowned and robed bust of George V left.

Inscription:

GEORGE V KING EMPEROR

Translation:

GEORGE V KING EMPEROR

Script: Latin

Language: English

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe

Reverse

Description:

Naked rider charging left, torch raised and flaming.

Inscription:

CENTENARY·VICTORIA·MELBOURNE·1934-35·

KG

FLORIN

Script: Latin

Engraver: George Kruger Gray

Edge

Milled

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
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