1954 Australian Commemorative Silver Florin - Royal Visit

Overview
An Australian 1954 Commemorative Silver Florin Struck To Commemorate The Royal Visit Of Queen Elizabeth Ii To Australia. The Coin Is Housed In A Clear Plastic Flip Case With An Accompanying Information Card Describing The Coin And The Historical Context Of The Royal Visit.

Obverse
Portrait Of Queen Elizabeth Ii Facing Right, With The Legend Elizabeth.Ii.Dei.Gratia.Regina.F.D.+ Visible Around The Rim. Light Contact Marks On The High Points Of The Portrait. Some Lustre Remains.

Reverse
Features The British Lion And Australian Kangaroo Standing Together, With The Text Australia Florin 1954 Visible. Detail On The Lion And Kangaroo Remains Clear With Light Wear To The Highest Points.

Condition Notes
* Light Wear To The High Points On Both Obverse And Reverse Consistent With An Ef Grade
* Minor Toning Consistent With Age
* Light Contact Marks On Obverse Cheek Area
* No Rim Damage Visible
* No Evidence Of Cleaning

Packaging
* Housed In A Clear Plastic Flip Case
* Accompanied By An Information Card Titled "Silver Florin - 1954" With Historical Context About The Royal Visit And The Commemorative Issue

Specifications
* Country: Australia
* Denomination: Florin (Two Shillings)
* Year: 1954
* Monarch: Queen Elizabeth Ii
* Type: Commemorative - Royal Visit
* Slabbed: No (Raw Coin In Plastic Flip)

Historical Context
This Commemorative Florin Was Issued To Mark The First Visit To Australia By A Reigning Monarch. Queen Elizabeth Ii Embarked On A Major Royal Tour Of Commonwealth Nations In 1953 Following Her Coronation, Visiting Australia In 1954. The Reverse Design Featuring The British Lion And Australian Kangaroo Standing Together Symbolises International Unity And Co-Operation.334414+49

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