Australian 1938 crown

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George Kruger Gray, designer reverse

Thomas Humphrey Paget, designer obverse
13 August 1893 – May 1974

Australian 1938 crown
1938
silver
Place made
Melbourne
Medium
silver
Dimensions
3.9 cm (diam.)
Credit line
Gift of H. Pearson 1960
Accession number
NC00206
Signature and date
Obverse Description Crowned and robed bust of Edward VII facing right; around, EDWARDVS VII D: G: BRITT: OMN: REX F: D: IND: IMP: ; below bust in small lettering the artist's initials DES. Reverse Description: At centre, 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 and on a ribbon at the base the motto ADVANCE AUSTRALIA is inscribed; around above, ONE FLORIN - TWO SHILLINGS; below, between arrow heads, the date, 1910.
Media category
Coin
Collection area
Australian decorative arts and design