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When were American whalers actively visiting Australia ?

South Australia Co whale fishery at Encounter Bay, 1838

Consideration of the types of US coins that formed part of Australia's early currency, sourced via the whaling industry.

g559-5668 Australia, Crown size coins, Mexico, pre-1910 Australian Coins, US, USA coins March 19, 2023March 19, 2023 4 Minutes

Australia KGV florins…the obverse

Close up Aus Florin 1928 obverse showing detail

Photographs of Australian florin coin obverses showing different grades, aVG through to Unc.

g559-5668 Australia, Australian Florins, Coin Photography, Grading Coins February 26, 2023 1 Minute

Australia KGV florins…the reverse

Close up Aus Florin 1934 reverse

Photographs of Australian florin coin reverses showing different grades, aVG through to Unc.

g559-5668 Australia, Australian Florins, Coin Photography, Grading Coins February 18, 2023February 18, 2023 1 Minute

Japan 1 Bu Gin, Ansei 1859-1868

edo woodblock of the black ships in Japan

Discussion on Japan's entry to world trade in 1853; effect on the silver coinage - 1 Bu Gin, significance of inverted sakura in the design

g559-5668 silver coins July 2, 2022July 2, 2022 4 Minutes

Taking a closer look: Unc 1928 Aus florin…

Close up Aus Florin 1928 reverse showing detail

Discussion with photos of grading a standard strike Australian predecimal silver 1928 florin in 'uncirculated' condition.

g559-5668 Australia, Australian Florins, Coin Photography, Grading Coins, silver coins May 6, 2022March 21, 2023 4 Minutes

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