Australia 6 Pence - Edward VII, 1910

6 Pence from Australia. Issued in 1910. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 19 mm and weighs 2.83 g.

Obverse

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 (Edward VII by the Grace of God, King of all the British territories, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India)

Reverse

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 (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

Milled