Summary
One Florin - Two Shillings, 1934-35
Alternative Name: Melbourne Centenary Florin
Mint: Melbourne
Issued to commemorate the hundredth anniversary of Victoria (1834) and the foundation of Melbourne (1935). The coins were sold at a premium of one shilling to help finance the celebrations. 75,000 were struck, but at the end of the event 21,000 remained unsold and were melted. It features the centenary logo of an equestrian figure, slightly modified to fit the circular format of a coin (the logo was set in an oval).
Obverse Description
Crowned and robed bust of George V facing left; around, GEORGE V KING EMPEROR
Reverse Description
Naked rider advancing to the left holding a flaming torch aloft; in exergue, .FLORIN. around, CENTENARY . VICTORIA . MELBOURNE . 1934-35.
Edge Description
Milled
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 1978
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Date Issued
1934-1935 AD
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Issued By
HM King George V, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1934-1935
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Material
Silver
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Axis
12
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Dimensions
28.5 mm (Outside Diameter), 11.266 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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