Tag: Australia

SOLD – Australia 1940 Florin

Aussie 1940 florin reverse, different light angle highlighting the coin's lustre

Australia 1940 Florin in EF, KM# 40 FREE 30 day returns FREE Tracked Post in AUSTRALIA See ebay feedback for g559-5668 CountryAustraliaKingGeorge VI (1936-1952)TypeStandard circulation coinYears1938-1945Value1 Florin = 2 Shillings (0.1)CurrencyPound (1910-1966)CompositionSilver (.925)Weight11.31 gDiameter28.5 mmThickness2.3 mmShapeRoundOrientationMedal alignment ↑↑ReferencesKM# 40Table courtesy of numista.com

“Australia’s Early Whalemen”, by Margaret and Colin Kerr, Rigby 1980

Sperm whale flinging whaleboat and men into the air, in Beale's 1839 History of the Sperm Whale

Interesting Find I came across this hardback at a library sale - it's complete with the dust jacket in pretty good condition (maybe only a few people borrowed it!), but, of course, being an ex-library item it may not appeal to some collectors... Pics! It's very nicely written with illustrations including old photos on practically … Continue reading “Australia’s Early Whalemen”, by Margaret and Colin Kerr, Rigby 1980 →

Sold – Australia 1938 Crown

Aussie 1938 Crown reverse, new light angle highlighting the coin's lustre

Australia 1938 Crown in EF, KM# 34 FREE 30 day returns FREE Tracked Post in AUSTRALIA See ebay feedback for g559-5668 CountryAustraliaKingGeorge VI (1936-1952)TypeCirculating commemorative coinYears1937-1938Value1 Crown = 5 Shillings (1/4)CurrencyPound (1910-1966)CompositionSilver (.925)Weight28.27 gDiameter38.5 mmThickness3 mmShapeRoundOrientationMedal alignment ↑↑ReferencesKM# 34, Schön# 28Table courtesy of numista.com

1932 Florins – interesting recent price action

Australia Florin KGV 1932 - KM# 27 1932 Florin rev in aEF1932 Florin obv in aEF The scarcest Australian florin There's no doubting that the 1932 is the toughest date of all the Australian florins - a measly 188,000 were produced. No surprise then that this coin commands a hefty premium and has done for … Continue reading 1932 Florins – interesting recent price action →