The 1953 florins

Characteristics
Designation
F53M.7D.1
F53M.7D.2
Mint
Melbourne
Melbourne
Mint mark
None
None
Mintage
13,466,000
Included
Composition
50%Ag, 40%Cu
5%Ni, 5%Zn
50%Ag, 40%Cu
5%Ni, 5%Zn

This coin occurs in two documented varieties, distinguished by the size of the rim denticles on the reverse.

Reverse of 1953 florin

Stubby rim denticles.

Tall rim denticles like those of the 1956 florin.

Close-up view of rim embellishment

Stubby denticles

Taller denticles

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