Australian Shillings

1940 Australian Silver Shilling

Sterling Silver
The 1940 Shilling is considered the key coin of the George VI series, if going for a type collection this is the coin that should be considered.
It is quite difficult to obtain in grades higher than Uncirculated and if you ever see a Gem coin, you would be wise to purchase it immediately if it is within your means.

Mintage
780,000

Collectors should consider acquiring most of the King George VI series in Choice Uncirculated or better coins, these are still affordable with the greatest possible upside.
The George VI obverse is very difficult to grade, the rounded features, lower relief and the large variation to the degree in which this design is struck all add up quite a challenge.
When looking at the Thomas Paget obverse the points to look at are:
  • The definition in the King's hair,
  • The King's cheek,
  • The top of the ear and at the top of the brow
  • Overall lustre, the fields, denticles and rim condition,
  • A weak strike shows in lack of definition of the hair, eye, mouth and nose.


Specifications
Composition: .925 silver
Silver Content: 0.1680 oz
Edge: Reeded
Weight: 5.65 grams
Size: 23.5 mm
Obverse: Thomas H Paget
Reverse: George Kruger Gray

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