Australian Threepence

Australia (Commonwealth of Australia) · 1919

A small circulated silver coin featuring King George V on the obverse and the Australian coat of arms with a kangaroo and emu on the reverse.

Country: Australia (Commonwealth of Australia)
Year: 1919
Denomination: 3 Pence (Threepence)
Metal: Sterling Silver (0.925 silver, 0.075 copper)

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Overview

A small circulated silver coin featuring King George V on the obverse and the Australian coat of arms with a kangaroo and emu on the reverse.

Historical significance

Issued shortly after the conclusion of World War I during the reign of King George V, representing the coinage of the Australian Commonwealth during the early 20th century.

Obverse (front)

Crowned bust of King George V facing left, surrounded by the legend 'GEORGIVS V D.G.BRITT: OMN:REX F.D.IND:IMP:'.

Reverse (back)

The Australian coat of arms featuring a shield supported by a kangaroo and an emu, with the denomination 'THREEPENCE' above, the date '1919' below, and the scroll motto 'ADVANCE AUSTRALIA'.

Estimated value

$3-$10 in circulated condition, up to $25+ in higher uncirculated grades.

What drives this coin's value

Overall condition (grade), silver melt value combined with numismatic demand, and specific key dates within the series.

Grade assessment

About Good to Good (AG-3 to G-4), showing heavy wear on high points and legends while retaining clear major design elements.

Mintage & rarity

Mintage of approximately 5,616,000 for the 1919 issue; generally considered common in circulated condition.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check weight, diameter, and magnetic properties. Sterling silver has a distinct ring and weight compared to base metal counterfeits.

Notable varieties & errors

Minor repunched dates and die varieties exist across the George V threepence series, though most are collected by date and mint rather than major error varieties.

Similar coins

British threepence coins of the same era, which have similar dimensions and metal composition but completely different reverse designs.

Care & preservation

Store in a cool, dry environment using PVC-free coin flips or holders. Never clean the coin, as harsh cleaning destroys its original surface and significantly reduces its numismatic value.