1910 Proof King Edward VII Sixpence

The 1910 Proof King Edward VII Sixpence coin, engraved by George William de Saulles, and made of silver (.925). Weighing 2.83 grams, with a diameter of 19 mm, and a thickness of 1.29 mm, and featuring a milled edge.

The obverse is crowned and robed bust of edward vii facing right; around, edwardvs vii d:g: britt: omn: rex f: d: ind: imp: ; below bust in small lettering the artist's initials des. It reads "EDWARDVS VII D:G:BRITT:OMN:REX F:D:IND:IMP: ·". The reverse is ensigns armorial of the commonwealth of australia, as authorised by royal warrent 7th may 1908 - composed of a simple shield enclosing a cross of saint george on which are five six-pointed stars, around the outside of which are six small escutcheons (small shields). the shield is supported by a kangaroo and an emu standing on a grassy mound. above the shield a crest, the seven-pointed star of federation on a wreath. below on a ribbon the motto advance australia is inscribed. around above, sixpence and below, between arrow heads, the date, 1910. It reads "SIXPENCE ADVANCE AUSTRALIA 1910".