1917 'M' THREEPENCE


Obverse:King GEORGE V - Design by Sir Edgar Bertram Mackennal.
Legend: GEORGIVS V D. G. BRITT: OMN: REX F. D. IND: IMP.
Reverse:Australian Coat of Arms - Design by W. H. J. Blakemore.
Legend: THREEPENCE - 1917
Edge:Plain Edge.
Weight:1.41 grams (21.8 grains).
Size:16.0 mm (diameter).
Composition:Sterling Silver - 92.5% Silver, 7.5% Copper.
Silver Content:.0419 oz.
Mintage:3,808,500 - Melbourne.
Mintmarks:M below date on reverse.

Valuation :
1917 M THREEPENCE

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Proof
2002412257517537565017,500

Notes:

Known Varieties & Errors:
  1. Die crack from rim through emu to shield on reverse. (Value: $3 - Fine, 1974)
  2. Die crack from rim to tail of emu on reverse. (Value: $2 - Fine, 1974)

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