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1918-M Australia One Shilling George V Sterling Silver Coin KM-26
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Fineness0.925
KM Number26
Composition
Silver
Year1918
Country of OriginAustralia
Denomination1 Shilling
TypePre-Decimal
1918-M Australia One Shilling – King George V – Sterling Silver
Offered is one Australian pre-decimal one shilling coin dated 1918, bearing the M mint mark for Melbourne.
Details
• Country: Australia
• Denomination: One Shilling
• Year: 1918
• Mint: Melbourne (M)
• Monarch: King George V
• Composition: Sterling Silver (.925 fineness)
• Catalog reference: KM-26
• Type: Pre-decimal circulation coin
The obverse features the crowned portrait of King George V. The reverse depicts Australia's historic coat of arms with a kangaroo, emu, Federation Star, and ADVANCE AUSTRALIA motto.
This circulated coin shows visible wear, gray toning, scratches, surface marks and areas of lighter discoloration, particularly around the portrait and crown. Some finer design details are worn. The coin has not been professionally graded, and prior cleaning or other surface disturbance cannot be ruled out.
You will receive the exact coin shown in both photographs. Please examine the images carefully to evaluate its condition and appearance.
Condition
Circulated, ungraded coin with moderate to substantial wear, gray toning, visible surface scratches and contact marks. Lighter, irregular discoloration appears around the King's portrait and crown. Some shield and portrait details remain visible, while finer details are worn. Possible past cleaning, residue or other surface disturbance cannot be ruled out. Edge condition has not been independently inspected. Please examine both photographs. No professional grading or certification.
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