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Proof Coin - Sixpence, Australia, 1956
Reg. No: NU 4778
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- Summary:
- Australia
Sixpence, 1956 Proof
Mint: Melbourne - Description:
- A silver coin (19 mm diameter with milled edge) featuring a laureate head of Elizabeth II facing right; around, + ELIZABETH . II . DEI . GRATIA . REGINA . F: D:. The artist's initials M.G. appear incuse on the bust truncation.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, 1956.
- Acquisition Information:
- Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 1978
| Discipline: | Numismatics |
| Dimensions: | 19 mm (Diameter) |
| Weight: | 2.836 g (Weight) |
More information
| Themes this item is part of: | Numismatics & Philately Collection, HM Queen Elizabeth II (1926- ), Melbourne Mint, Medal Makers, Victoria, Australia, Deputy Masters of the Melbourne Branch of the Royal Mint, Closure of Melbourne Mint, Melbourne Mint during World War II, Establishment of Melbourne Mint, 1872, Melbourne Mint |
| Primary Classification: | COINS |
| Secondary Classification: | Australia |
| Tertiary Classification: | proof strikes |
| Series: | Pre-decimal |
| DateEra: | 1956 AD |
| Denomination: | Sixpence |
| Obverse Description: | Laureate head of Elizabeth II facing right; around, + ELIZABETH . II . DEI . GRATIA . REGINA . F: D: The artist's initials M.G. appear incuse on the bust truncation. |
| 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, 1956. |
| Edge Description: | Milled |
| Inscriptions: | Obverse: + ELIZABETH . II . DEI . GRATIA . REGINA . F: D: M.G. Reverse: SIXPENCE 1956 ADVANCE AUSTRALIA |
| Shape: | round |
| Material: | Silver |
| Issued By: | HM Queen Elizabeth II, Australia, 1956 |
| Mint: | Melbourne (Mint) |
| Artist: | Mary Gillick |
| Artist: | William Blakemore |
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