Official Australian silver shilling – issued early in the reign of Elizabeth II.
Bears the first coinage portrait of the Queen – designed by Mary Gillick.
Also distinguished by George Kruger Gray’s classic Ram’s Head motif.
Australian history you can hold in your hands, struck at the Melbourne Mint.
Australian legal tender issue – spans 23.50mm in diameter.
Magnificent quality! Offered in Gem Uncirculated condition!
Country of Issue
Australia
Year of Issue
1959
Denomination
Shilling
Metal
Silver
Quality
Brilliant Uncirculated
Diameter (mm)
23.5
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Downies Collectables
Australia Elizabeth II 1959 Shilling Gem Uncirculated Coin
