Australia 1 Shilling - George III, 1787 – 1798
Older bust
Information
Country
Australia
Australia
Currency
Pound sterling
(1158 – 1970)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Shilling
Year
1787 – 1798
Ruler
George III
(1760–1820)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
6.02
Diameter (mm)
25
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Shilling from Australia. Issued from 1787 to 1798. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 25 mm and weighs 6.02 g.
- Obverse
- Older laureate and cuirassed bust of King George III right, legend around. Note: varieties exist (see below) (George the Third by the Grace of God)
- Reverse
- Cruciform shields with large Garter star central, crowns in angles, date below, legend around. Note: varieties exist (see below) (King of Great Britain France and Ireland Defender of the Faith Duke of Brunswick and Lueneburg Arch Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire)
- Edge
- Reeded slanting right
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1798 | — | — | — | — | KM#607.3, Sp#3747 | 3% | |
| 1787 | 746.5K | — | — | — | KM#607.1 Sp#3745A | 16% | |
| 1787 | — | € 61,00 | — | — | KM#607.1, Sp#3743 | 44% | |
| 1787 | — | — | — | — | KM#607.1, Sp#3743; plain edge Proof | 0.8% | |
| 1787 | — | — | — | — | KM#607.1, Sp#3743; Proof | 0.4% | |
| 1787 | — | — | — | — | KM#607.1, Sp#3744 | 2% | |
| 1787 | — | — | — | — | KM#607.1, Sp#3745 | 2% | |
| 1787 | — | € 75,00 | € 150,00 | € 280,00 | KM#607.2, Sp#3746 | 40% | |
| 1787 | — | — | — | — | KM#607.2, Sp#3746; plain edge Proof |
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