CVC & Collectables presents this 1934-35 Australian Florin was issued to commemorate the centenary of Victoria and the city of Melbourne, marking 100 years since European settlement. Graded AU Details (Cleaned) by NGC, the coin retains strong detail with minor wear but has been previously cleaned, affecting its original luster.
Coin Highlights:
- Issuer: Commonwealth of Australia
- Date: 1934-1935
- Denomination: 1 Florin (2 Shillings)
- Composition: Silver (.925 fine)
- Weight: 11.31 g
- Diameter: 28.5 mm
- Edge: Milled
- Grade: NGC AU Details (Cleaned) — Strong strike and visible details, with signs of prior cleaning.
Obverse:
- Design: Portrait of King George V, facing left, designed by Sir Bertram Mackennal.
- Inscription:
- GEORGIVS V D.G. BRITT: OMN: REX F.D. IND: IMP:
- Translation: “George V, by the Grace of God, King of all the Britons, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India.”
Reverse:
- Design: A sailing ship, believed to represent the Schooner “Lady Nelson”, with stylized waves beneath, commemorating the arrival of settlers. The dates 1834-1934 appear on either side of the ship.
- Inscription:
- CENTENARY VICTORIA MELBOURNE ONE FLORI
Collectibility:
Despite the cleaning designation, this 1934-35 Centenary Florin remains a valuable and historically significant coin. With its limited mintage, it is a key piece for collectors of Australian numismatics, particularly those focusing on predecimal silver coinage or commemorative issues.
A fascinating piece of Australian history, commemorating Melbourne’s transformation from a small settlement into a thriving metropolis.
