1943 shilling - Australia - San Francisco mint
What is a 1943 Australian shilling coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1943 'S' shilling from Australia.
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| VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
| $8 | $9 | $10 |
$15 |
$30 |
$50+ |
Values are in Australian Dollars
Based on European Grading System
Further information on grading, condition, detractors, and
how to assess your coin can be found further down this page.
Australia
shilling
KGVI 1943
San Francisco
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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 Rehlin
Notes:
'S' mint mark under ram (San Francisco mint).
| Monarch | King George VI |
| Edge | reeded |
| Weight | 5.65 grams |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Comp | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper |
| Minted | San Francisco, USA |
| Mintage | approx. 16,000,000 |
| Scarcity | relatively common for period |
| Obverse | Thomas H. Paget |
| Reverse | George Kruger Gray |
1943 Australian
shilling specifications
San Francisco mint
1943 Australian
shilling design
San Francisco mint
The 1943 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.
primary varieties: 'Melbourne mint',
and 'San Francisco mint'.
The retail value of a 1943
'San Francisco mint'
Australian shilling can
range from $8 to over $50,
depending on grade,
condition, and demand.
Our guide below shows retail
estimates based on grade.
links to our self-help pages on coin assessment
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Grading Terms
| VG | Very Good |
| F | Fine |
| VF | Very Fine |
| EF | Extremely Fine |
| aUnc | about Uncirculated |
| Unc | Uncirculated |