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1952 One Shilling

CountryAustraliaSeriesGeorge VIYear and Mintmark1952DenominationOne ShillingMintage19,644,000
Reverse DesignerGeorge Kruger GrayObverse DesignerThomas H. PagetWeight5.66gComposition50% Silver
40% Copper
5% Nickel
5% Zinc
Size24mmEdgeMilled

The ram design continued into this type, however, after the independence of India in late 1947 IND IMP needed to be omitted from the obverse legend; this did not occur until 1949. The obverse still features an uncrowned bust of King George VI facing to the left, however, the legend changed to GEORGIVS VI D : G : BR : OMN : REX FIDEI DEF ('George VI, by the grace of god, Ruler and King of Britain, Defender of the Faith') and was used up until the end of George VI's reign in 1952.The series is relatively easy to complete with both dates being readily available in mint state, though the 1950 is much scarcer. Type set collectors would best aim for 1952 which is almost always well struck up and is usually paired with good surfaces.All years were struck at the Melbourne Mint.

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