Title:
Australia Sixpence
Description:
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
Lettering: EDWARDVS VII D:G:BRITT:OMN:REX F:D:IND:IMP: ·
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
Lettering:
SIXPENCE
ADVANCE AUSTRALIA
1910
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
Lettering: EDWARDVS VII D:G:BRITT:OMN:REX F:D:IND:IMP: ·
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
Lettering:
SIXPENCE
ADVANCE AUSTRALIA
1910
Country:
Australia
Year:
1910
Mintage:
3,046,000
Material:
Silver
Weight:
2.83 g
Diameter:
19 mm
Edge:
Milled
Date Added:
2025-02-12 12:06:49
Date Added:
2025-02-12 12:06:49
