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Coin - Sixpence, Australia, 1910
Reg. No: NU 4754
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- Summary:
- Australia
Sixpence 1910 (AD)
Mint: Royal Mint London
This was the first year that silver coins were issued for the Commonwealth of Australia. - Description:
- A silver coin (19 mm diameter with milled edge) featuring a crowned and robed bust of Edward VII facing right; around, EDWARDVS VII D:G: BRITT: OMN: REX F: D: IND: IMP: ; below bust in small lettering the artist's initials DES. The reverse features the Ensigns Armorial of the Commonwealth of Australia, as authorised by Royal Warrent 7th May 1908 - composed of a simple shield enclosing a cross of Saint George on which are five six-pointed stars, around the outside of which are six small escutcheons, i.e., small shields. The shield is supported by a kangaroo and an emu standing on a grassy mound. Above the shield a crest, the seven-pointed star of Federation on a wreath. Below on a ribbon the motto ADVANCE AUSTRALIA is inscribed. Around above, SIXPENCE and below, between arrow heads, the date, 1910.
- Acquisition Information:
- Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 1978
| Discipline: | Numismatics |
| Dimensions: | 19 mm (Diameter) |
| Weight: | 2.821 g (Weight) |
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| Tagged with: | federation star, 1892 silver coin |
| Themes this item is part of: | Numismatics & Philately Collection, George William de Saulles, Sculptor, Designer & Engraver (1862-1903), HRH Edward VII (1841-1910), Royal Mint, London, Royal Mint, Tower Hill, 1809-1975, Early History of London Mints, to 1300, The Royal Mint, George William De Saulles, Medallist (1862-1903) |
| Primary Classification: | COINS |
| Secondary Classification: | Australia |
| Tertiary Classification: | working strikes |
| Series: | Pre-decimal |
| DateEra: | 1910 AD |
| Denomination: | Sixpence |
| Obverse Description: | Crowned and robed bust of Edward VII facing right; around, EDWARDVS VII D:G: BRITT: OMN: REX F: D: IND: IMP: ; below bust in small lettering the artist's initials DES. |
| Reverse Description: | Ensigns Armorial of the Commonwealth of Australia, as authorised by Royal Warrent 7th May 1908 - composed of a simple shield enclosing a cross of Saint George on which are five six-pointed stars, around the outside of which are six small escutcheons, i.e., small shields. The shield is supported by a kangaroo and an emu standing on a grassy mound. Above the shield a crest, the seven-pointed star of Federation on a wreath. Below on a ribbon the motto ADVANCE AUSTRALIA is inscribed. Around above, SIXPENCE and below, between arrow heads, the date, 1910. |
| Edge Description: | Milled |
| Inscriptions: | Obverse: EDWARDVS VII D:G: BRITT: OMN: REX F: D: IND: IMP: Reverse: SIXPENCE 1910 ADVANCE AUSTRALIA |
| Shape: | round |
| Material: | Silver |
| Issued By: | King Edward VII, Australia, 1910 |
| Mint: | Royal Mint, London |
| Artist: | George de Saulles - Royal Mint, London |
| Artist: | William Blakemore |
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