
Obverse: | Queen Elizabeth II - Design by Mary Gillick.
Legend: ELIZABETH. II. DEI. GRATIA. REGINA. F: D: + |
Reverse: | Ram's Head - Design by George Kruger Gray.
Legend: AUSTRALIA - SHILLING . 1961 |
| Edge: | Reeded - continuous mill. |
| Weight: | 5.65 grams (87.4 grains). |
| Size: | 23.5 mm (diameter). |
| Composition: | .500 Silver - 50% Silver, 40% Copper, 5% Zinc, 5% Nickel. |
| Silver Content: | .0908 oz. |
| Mintage: | Circulation: 30,104,000 - Melbourne. Proof: 1,506 |
| Mintmarks: | None. |
Valuation : 1961 SHILLING
| Very Good | Fine | Very Fine | Extra Fine | Almost Uncirc. | Uncirc | Brilliant Uncirc. | Proof |
| 2002 | 1 | 1.50 | 2 | 2.50 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 250 |
Notes:
The collector proof version of the 1961 shilling was released as part of a 4 coin proof set.
Known Varieties & Errors:
- Vertical bar in wool of ram on reverse (Value: $7.50 - Fine, 1974)
Website Design by AG Photography & Design
Material by Coinweb, Copyright © 2001-07 Australian Stamp & Coin
Co Pty. Ltd. Last modified: 05 December, 2007
|
|