Australia One Shilling 1952 - King George Vi

Overview:
A Well-Preserved Example Of The Australian Pre-Decimal Shilling From The Final Year Of King George Vi'S Reign. This Coin Represents The Tail End Of The Sterling Currency Era In Australia, Struck At The Royal Australian Mint In Melbourne With No Mint Mark Designation.

Specifications:
Denomination: One Shilling
Year Of Issue: 1952
Monarch: King George Vi
Mint: Royal Australian Mint, Melbourne (No Mint Mark)
Metal Composition: Sterling Silver (92.5% Silver, 7.5% Copper)
Weight: 5.65 Grams
Diameter: 23.6 Mm

Grade Assessment (Our Evaluation): Very Fine-30 (Vf-30)
Slabbed: No (Raw Coin)

Condition Notes:
This Shilling Displays Light To Moderate Wear Consistent With Circulation During The 1950S. The Obverse Shows King George Vi In Left Profile With Clear Definition Remaining On The Facial Features And Crown. High Points Exhibit Expected Wear From Handling. The Reverse Displays The Australian Coat Of Arms With The Lion And Kangaroo Supporters; Detail Remains Sharp On The Shield And Supporters, With Moderate Wear On The Uppermost Design Elements. No Evidence Of Cleaning Or Artificial Restoration. Natural Patina Consistent With Age And Storage. Minor Surface Marks And Light Scratches Visible Under Magnification, Typical Of A Circulated Example From This Era. No Rim Damage Or Significant Contact Marks. Edge Shows Even Wear With No Deformation.

Toning: Natural Grey-Silver Patina Consistent With Original Surfaces And Age-Appropriate Storage.
Cleaning: No Evidence Of Cleaning. Original Surfaces Preserved.

Historical Context:
The 1952 Shilling Was Struck During The Final Year Of King George Vi'S Reign, As He Passed Away In February 1952. This Coin Therefore Carries Historical Significance As Part Of The Final Coinage Issue Under His Authority. The Shilling Remained A Staple Of Australian Pre-Decimal Currency Until Decimalization In 1966. The 1952 Date Is Not Considered A Key Date, With Reasonable Mintage Figures, Making This An Accessible Example For Collectors Of Australian Pre-Decimal Silver Coinage.

Comparable Market Results:
Vf-30 Examples Of The 1952 Australian Shilling Typically Realise Aud $15–$35 At Auction, Depending On Surface Quality And Eye Appeal. Ef Examples Command Premiums Of Aud $40–$80. Raw Coins In This Grade Range Are Commonly Encountered In Collections And Represent Solid Value For The Silver Content And Numismatic Interest Combined.

Buyers Are Encouraged To View In Person And Form Their Own Grade Assessment. The Coin Is Suitable For Type Collectors, Pre-Decimal Specialists, And Silver Content Investors Alike.548759+34

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