Australian George VI Shilling - Ram Head

Australia (Royal Mint) · 1944

A silver Australian shilling featuring King George VI on the obverse and a Merino ram's head on the reverse.

Country: Australia (Royal Mint)
Year: 1944
Denomination: One Shilling
Metal: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (.925 Sterling Silver)

This report is AI-generated and can be wrong. Always verify grade, authenticity, and value with a qualified dealer or certified grading service before buying, selling, or insuring.

Identified May 22, 2026More australia (royal mint) coins →

Explore Australian George VI Shilling - Ram Head in the encyclopedia →

Identify your own coins.

Get a report just like this from any photo, free.

App Store Google Play

Overview

A silver Australian shilling featuring King George VI on the obverse and a Merino ram's head on the reverse.

Historical significance

Issued during World War II, this coin is part of the pre-decimal currency of the Commonwealth of Australia. The ram design represents the importance of the wool industry to the Australian economy.

Obverse (front)

Bare head of King George VI facing left. Legend: GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX F:D:IND:IMP. Designer: Thomas Humphrey Paget.

Reverse (back)

Merino ram head facing left, based on the champion ram 'Uardry 0.1'. Legend: AUSTRALIA / SHILLING / 1944. Designer: George Kruger Gray.

Estimated value

$5-$12 in Very Fine/Extremely Fine condition, $35-$100+ in Uncirculated (MS) condition.

What drives this coin's value

Silver bullion content, overall wear, and the presence of 'luster' in uncirculated examples. Mint marks (S vs. no mark) significantly impact value in certain years.