Coins and Australia - Shilling - 1911 to 1936 - George V - Grading Australian coins, grade evaluation of Australian coins

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Australian coins grading - Shilling - 1911 to 1936 - George V

Coin dealers often use the term 8 pearls (or a lesser number) to describe the condition of the obverse of George V coins with a crowned effigy. The term refers to the 4 sets of double dots (or pearls) located across the band of the crown. The lower the condition of a coin, the less the number of visible 'pearls'. The band of the crown where the pearls are located is one of the high relief areas of the obverse and therefore one of the first areas to show wear.

G-4

Major illustrations and features are evident as outlines. Although the coin overall is heavily worn.

G-4 - Shilling - 1911 to 1936 - George V 

VG-8

Full rim with clearly discernable illustrations and features. Most legends are readable clearly, but the whole coin is still significantly worn.

VG-8 - Shilling - 1911 to 1936 - George V VG-8 - Shilling - 1911 to 1936 - George V 

F-12

Jewels in the band of the crown begin to be all visible, but still worn. The rest of the effigy begins to be little clearer. Distinct rim, all legends readable, clear illustrations showing some detail, but the whole coin is moderately, but evenly worn.

F-12 - Shilling - 1911 to 1936 - George V F-12 - Shilling - 1911 to 1936 - George V F-12 - Shilling - 1911 to 1936 - George V F-12 - Shilling - 1911 to 1936 - George V 

VF-20

Clearly readable but lightly worn legends, illustrations show good detail, rims are clean, but the whole coin shows moderate wear on the high points and a little wear below.

VF-20 - Shilling - 1911 to 1936 - George V VF-20 - Shilling - 1911 to 1936 - George V VF-20 - Shilling - 1911 to 1936 - George V 

EF-40

Legends are sharp, illustrations are clear with slight but obvious wear on the high points.

EF-40 - Shilling - 1911 to 1936 - George V EF-40 - Shilling - 1911 to 1936 - George V EF-40 - Shilling - 1911 to 1936 - George V 

AU-50

Sharp legends and illustrations show only a trace of wear on the highest points. There must be some remaining mint luster.

AU-50 - Shilling - 1911 to 1936 - George V AU-50 - Shilling - 1911 to 1936 - George V 

MS-60 to MS-70

Coins of these grades are uncirculated. The only traces of wear on these coins come from the contact with each other during their production at the Mint. The difference between these grades is too small to be reproduced in pictures and images.

MS-60 - Shilling - 1911 to 1936 - George V MS-60 - Shilling - 1911 to 1936 - George V MS-60 - Shilling - 1911 to 1936 - George VMS-60 - Shilling - 1911 to 1936 - George V MS-60 - Shilling - 1911 to 1936 - George V 

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