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Proof Coin - Sixpence, Specimen Strike, Australia, 1938
Reg. No: NU 5221
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- Summary:
- Australia
Sixpence 1938
Proof strike
Mint: Melbourne
Part of 1938 silver specimen set - Description:
- A silver coin (19 mm diameter with milled edge) featuring a bare head of George VI facing left; around, GEORGIVS VI D: G: BR: OMN: REX F: D: IND: IMP: ; below bust in small lettering the artist's initials H.P.. 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, 1938.
- Acquisition Information:
- Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 1976
| Discipline: | Numismatics |
| Dimensions: | 19 mm (Diameter) |
| Weight: | 2.839 g (Weight) |
More information
| Themes this item is part of: | Numismatics & Philately Collection, HRH George VI (1895-1952), Melbourne Mint, Medal Makers, Victoria, Australia, Thomas Humphrey Paget, Medallist (1893-1974), 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: | 1938 AD |
| Denomination: | Sixpence |
| Obverse Description: | Bare head of George VI facing left; around, GEORGIVS VI D :G: BR: OMN: REX F: D: IND: IMP: ; below bust in small lettering the artist's initials H.P. |
| 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, 1938. |
| Edge Description: | Milled |
| Inscriptions: | Obverse: GEORGIVS VI D: G: BR: OMN: REX F:D: IND: IMP Reverse: SIXPENCE 1938 ADVANCE AUSTRALIA |
| Shape: | round |
| Material: | Silver |
| Issued By: | HM George VI, Australia, 1938 |
| Mint: | Melbourne (Mint) |
| Artist: | Thomas Paget - Royal Mint, London |
| Artist: | William Blakemore |
Themes
This item is part of the following themes:
- Numismatics & Philately Collection
- HRH George VI (1895-1952)
- Melbourne Mint, Medal Makers, Victoria, Australia
- Thomas Humphrey Paget, Medallist (1893-1974)
- 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
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