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1 Florin - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait; without "F:D:")

Australian .500 silver florin of Elizabeth II with her first portrait, issued in 1953 and 1954. Reverse denticle varieties and proof issues are recorded.

Key details

Issuer: Australia
Period: Pound (1788-1966)
Type: Standard circulation
Years: 1953-1954
Value: 1 Florin - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait; without "F:D:")
Currency: Australia: Pound
Material: Srebro (.500)
Size: 28.5 mm
Shape: round
Variants: 5

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Issuer: Australia
Period: Pound (1788-1966)
Type: Standard circulation

Catalog description

This Australian .500 silver florin bears Elizabeth II’s first portrait and was issued in 1953 and 1954. The denomination remained equal to two shillings in the pre-decimal system. Reverse denticle size provides an important identification distinction. The catalogue also records proof issues.

Value guide

Variants, ownership, and value estimates in one place, with sale history where auction results are available.

Year / date	Variant details
1953	Material: Srebro (.500) Variety: standard circulation (en) Large denticles on reverse; see commen… Catalog reference: (en) Large denticles on reverse; see comments
1953	Material: Srebro (.500) Variety: standard circulation (en) Normal denticles on reverse; see comme… Mintage: 13,466,000 Catalog reference: (en) Normal denticles on reverse; see comments; Printed: 13 466 000
1953	Material: Srebro (.500) Variety: standard circulation (en) Proof Catalog reference: (en) Proof
1954

Year / date	Variant details
1953	Material: Srebro (.500) Variety: standard circulation (en) Large denticles on reverse; see commen… Catalog reference: (en) Large denticles on reverse; see comments
1953	Material: Srebro (.500) Variety: standard circulation (en) Normal denticles on reverse; see comme… Mintage: 13,466,000 Catalog reference: (en) Normal denticles on reverse; see comments; Printed: 13 466 000
1953	Material: Srebro (.500) Variety: standard circulation (en) Proof Catalog reference: (en) Proof
1954

1 Florin - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait; without "F:D:")

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