Australia 1943-M 1 Shilling VF
The 1943-M Australia 1 Shilling was minted in Melbourne during World War II and features the iconic Merino ram design. Composed of sterling silver, this coin offers both historic value and silver content in a compact form.

Design and Theme:
This coin blends wartime practicality with strong national symbolism.
Obverse:
Shows the crowned portrait of King George VI, facing left, with the Latin legend “GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX F:D:IND:IMP.”
Reverse:
Features the head of a Merino ram, a tribute to Australia’s wool industry, with the denomination, date, and country of issue inscribed.

Specifications:
Year: 1943
Mint Mark: M (Melbourne)
Metal: Sterling Silver (.925)
Silver Content: 0.1680 troy oz
Weight: 5.65 grams
Diameter: 23.5 mm
Finish: Very Fine (VF)
Face Value: 1 Shilling
Issuing Mint: Melbourne Mint
Country of Issue: Australia

Packaging and Presentation:
This coin is housed in a standard archival flip labeled with its date, mint mark, and grade. While not in original government packaging, it is preserved in very fine circulated condition with clear detail and minimal wear.

What Makes This Coin Unique:

National livestock tribute:
The Merino ram design highlights Australia\'s agricultural strength during wartime.
Wartime minting:
Struck in 1943 amid global conflict, reflecting a period of economic and industrial resilience.
Silver content:
Contains over one-sixth of a troy ounce of sterling silver, offering intrinsic value.
Durable circulated grade:
Graded Very Fine, showing moderate wear with strong design elements still visible.
Legal tender history:
Issued for daily commerce but now treasured as a collector\'s piece.
Compact and symbolic:
Small in size but rich in national identity and historical context.
This 1943-M Australian shilling is a meaningful and affordable piece for collectors of wartime silver or Commonwealth coinage.