Very first Australian silver florin issued during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II!
Struck at the Melbourne Mint in 1953, the year of the queen’s coronation.
Bears the first coinage portrait of the Queen, created by Mary Gillick.
Also distinguished by George Kruger Gray’s Coat of Arms motif.
Australian legal tender issue – spans 28.50mm in diameter.
Magnificent quality! Offered in Choice Brilliant Uncirculated condition!
Australia Elizabeth II 1953 Florin Choice Brilliant Uncirculated Coin
$125.00 AUD
$225.00
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An historic, important date, the 1953 Florin was the first Australian florin issue of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II!
Bearing George Kruger Gray’s Coat of Arms motif on the reverse, this coin is graced with the very first coinage portrait of the Queen to be used on Australian currency – a portrait created by noted British artist Mary Gillick. A landmark date in Australia’s first national currency system, desirable in any grade, we have the 1953 Florin in sensational Choice Brilliant Uncirculated condition! Click add to cart!
Country of Issue
Australia
Year of Issue
1953
Denomination
Florin
Metal
Silver
Quality
Brilliant Uncirculated
Diameter (mm)
28.5
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Australia Elizabeth II 1953 Florin Choice Brilliant Uncirculated Coin
$125.00 AUD
$225.00
Unit price /
Unavailable
An historic, important date, the 1953 Florin was the first Australian florin issue of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II!
Bearing George Kruger Gray’s Coat of Arms motif on the reverse, this coin is graced with the very first coinage portrait of the Queen to be used on Australian currency – a portrait created by noted British artist Mary Gillick. A landmark date in Australia’s first national currency system, desirable in any grade, we have the 1953 Florin in sensational Choice Brilliant Uncirculated condition! Click add to cart!
