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1938 shilling value - Australia

What is a 1938 Australian shilling coin worth?


Values, images, and specifications for the 1938 shilling from Australia.

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VG F VF EF aUnc Unc
$8 $9 $12
$35
$75
$155+

Values are in Australian Dollars

Further information on grading, condition, detractors, and

how to assess your coin can be found further down this page.

Australia

shilling

George VI

1938

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The 1938 Australian shilling reverse

shows a merino ram, a tribute to the

wool industry.


The encircling legend reads

'AUSTRALIA' above, with

'SHILLING' and the date below.

1938 Australian shilling reverse

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1938 Australian shilling obverse

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The obverse features the bare head of

King George VI facing left, with the

surrounding legend: 'GEORGIVS VI

D:G:BR:OMN:REX F:D:IND:IMP.'

images courtesy of Arhea Coins

Notes:

First King George VI era Australian shilling.

Monarch King George VI
Edge reeded
Weight 5.65 grams
Diameter 23.5 mm
Comp 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper
Minted Melbourne, Australia
Mintage approx. 1,484,000
Scarcity slightly harder for period

 

Obverse Thomas H. Paget
Reverse George Kruger Gray


1938 Australian

shilling specifications


1938 Australian

shilling design

Australian pre-decimal coin values
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The retail value of a

1938 Australian shilling

can range from $8 to

over $155, depending

on grade, condition,

desirability, and demand.


Our guide below shows retail

estimates based on grade.

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Grading Terms

VG Very Good
F Fine
VF Very Fine
EF Extremely Fine
aUnc about Uncirculated
Unc Uncirculated