1948 shilling value - Australia
What is a 1948 Australian shilling coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1948 shilling from Australia.
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| VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
| $4 | $5 | $6 |
$22 |
$45 |
$85+ |
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
George VI
1948
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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 Narracan Coins
Notes:
| Monarch | King George VI |
| Edge | reeded |
| Weight | 5.65 grams |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Comp | 50% silv, 40% cop, 10%
zinc/nick |
| Minted | Melbourne, Australia |
| Mintage | approx. 4,132,000 |
| Scarcity | relatively common for period |
| Obverse | Thomas H. Paget |
| Reverse | George Kruger Gray |
1948 Australian
shilling specifications
1948 Australian
shilling design
The 1948 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.
The retail value of a
1948 Australian shilling
can range from $4 to
over $85, depending
on grade, condition,
desirability, 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 |