1938 Australian Florin - King George Vi - Sterling Silver

Overview

An Australian Florin (Two Shillings) Dated 1938, The First Year Of The King George Vi Coinage For Australia. The Obverse Features The Bare-Head Left-Facing Portrait Of King George Vi With The Legend Georgivs Vi D:G:Br:Omn:Rex F:D:Ind:Imp. The Reverse Displays The Australian Coat Of Arms With Kangaroo And Emu Supporters, The Imperial Crown Above, Flanked By Six-Pointed Stars, With The Denomination Florin, The Date 1938 And Australia Below. The Initials K.G (George Kruger Gray) Are Visible To The Right Of The Emu On The Reverse.

Specifications

* Country: Australia
* Denomination: Florin (Two Shillings)
* Year: 1938
* Monarch: King George Vi
* Mint Mark: No Mint Mark
* Composition: Sterling Silver (92.5% Silver, 7.5% Copper)
* Edge: Reeded
* Slabbed: No (Raw Coin)

Grade (Our Assessment): Fine (F-15)

Even Wear Is Present Across The Obverse High Points, Particularly The Hair Detail And Cheek Of The Portrait. The Legend Remains Clear And Fully Legible. On The Reverse, The Coat Of Arms Retains Good Definition With The State Emblems Within The Shield Visible, Though The Higher Points Of The Kangaroo And Emu Show Moderate Wear. Contact Marks And Light Scratches Are Present Across Both Faces Consistent With Circulation. Some Toning And Surface Grime Are Visible. Rim Wear Is Minor, With The Reeded Edge Still Defined.

Condition Notes

* Obverse Hair Detail Worn Flat On The Highest Points
* Light Scattered Contact Marks And Scratches Across Both Faces
* Surface Toning And Grime Consistent With Age And Circulation
* Reverse Coat Of Arms Detail Partially Worn On High Points But Shield Devices Remain Visible
* No Evidence Of Cleaning Observed - Surfaces Appear OriginalFAL
991825+115FAL
991825+115

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