1954 Australian Florin issued to commemorate the first visit to Australia by Queen Elizabeth II. Struck at the Melbourne Mint, this circulating commemorative features Leslie Bowles’ elegant reverse design of a crowned lion standing atop a Tudor-style crown, symbolising the monarchy’s connection to Australia. The obverse carries the young laureate portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Mary Gillick. A popular type coin, especially desirable in Gem Uncirculated condition due to its brilliant lustre and sharply struck devices.

Features:

• Type: 1954 Royal Visit Commemorative Florin.
• Grade: Gem Uncirculated.
• Composition: .500 Silver.
• Specifications: 28.50 mm diameter, 11.31 g.
• Obverse: Young laureate portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Mary Gillick.
• Reverse: Crowned lion atop Tudor crown with commemorative inscription.
• Mintage: 2,000,000.

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