1955 SIXPENCE


Obverse:Queen Elizabeth II - Design by Mary Gillick.
Legend: ELIZABETH. II. DEI. GRATIA. REGINA. F: D: +
Reverse:Australian Coat of Arms - Design by W. H. J. Blakemore.
Legend: SIXPENCE - 1955
Edge:Reeded - continuous mill.
Weight:2.83 grams (43.8 grains).
Size:19.0 mm (diameter).
Composition:.500 Silver - 50% Silver, 40% Copper, 5% Zinc and 5% Nickel.
Silver Content:.0453 oz.
Mintage:Circulation: 14,248,000 - Melbourne.
Proofs: 1,200
Mintmarks:None.

Valuation :
1955 SIXPENCE

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Proof
2002.50.7515122545150

Notes:

The collector proof version of the 1955 sixpence was released as part of a 4 coin proof set.


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