Australian 1920 Sixpence

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Bertram MacKennal, designer obverse
Australia
1863 – 1931

William Henry James Blackmore, designer reverse
England
1871 – 1945

Australian 1920 Sixpence
1920
silver
Place made
Melbourne
Medium
silver
Credit line
Gift of S Towler, 1920
Accession number
NC00316
Signature and date
Obverse Description: Crowned and robed bust of George V facing left; around, GEORGIVS V D.G. BRITT: OMN: REX F.D. IND: IMP: ; below bust in small lettering the artist's initials B.M. Reverse Description: Ensigns Armorial of the Commonwealth of Australia, as authorised by Royal Warrant 7th May 1908 - composed of a simple shield enclosing a cross of Saint George on which are five six-pointed stars, around the outside of which are six small escutcheons, i.e., small shields. The shield is supported by a kangaroo and an emu standing on a grassy mound. Above the shield a crest, the seven-pointed star of Federation on a wreath. Below on a ribbon the motto ADVANCE AUSTRALIA is inscribed. Around above, SIXPENCE and below, between arrow heads, the date, 1920, under date M.
Media category
Coin
Collection area
Australian decorative arts and design