1⁄12 Shilling - George V

Đơn vị phát hành Jersey
Năm 1911-1923
Loại Standard circulation coin
Mệnh giá 1⁄12 Shilling (1⁄240)
Tiền tệ Pound (1813-1971)
Chất liệu Bronze
Trọng lượng 9.45 g
Đường kính 30.85 mm
Độ dày 1.8 mm
Hình dạng Round
Kỹ thuật Milled
Hướng Medal alignment ↑↑
Nghệ nhân khắc Obverse: Edgar Bertram MacKennal
Reverse: Leonard Charles Wyon
Lưu hành đến 27 December 1971
Tài liệu tham khảo KM#12
Mô tả mặt trước Crowned bust of King George V left, legend around, engraver`s initials on the shoulder.
Chữ viết mặt trước Latin
Chữ khắc mặt trước · GEORGIVS V D.G.BRITT: OMN:REX F.D.IND:IMP: B. M.
(Translation: · GEORGIVS V DEI GRATIA BRITANNIARUM OMNIUM REX FIDEI DEFENSOR INDIAE IMPERATOR George the Fifth by the Grace of God King of all the Britons Defender of the Faith Emperor of India B. M.)
Mô tả mặt sau Shield of arms dividing date, legend above, denomination in words below.
Chữ viết mặt sau Latin
Chữ khắc mặt sau STATES OF JERSEY. 19 13 ONE TWELFTH OF A SHILLING.
Cạnh Smooth
Xưởng đúc
Số lượng đúc 1911 - - 204 000
1913 - - 204 000
1923 - - 204 000
ID Numisquare 8682245400
Thông tin bổ sung

Historical Context: This 1⁄12 Shilling from Jersey, issued 1911-1923, features King George V (reigned 1910-1936). This era spanned World War I and its aftermath, a period of global transformation. As a British Crown Dependency, Jersey maintained its unique monetary system. The 1⁄12 Shilling, equivalent to one old English penny, reflected the island's ties to the French livre system. This local coinage was essential for daily commerce, underscoring Jersey's distinct autonomy within the British Empire.

Artistry: The obverse of this bronze coin showcases the laureate bust of King George V facing left, designed by Sir Bertram Mackennal. His work defined the early 20th-century British numismatic aesthetic, characterized by robust, classical portraiture. The reverse features the three leopards passant guardant from the Arms of Jersey, encircled by "STATES OF JERSEY," the denomination "1/12 OF A SHILLING," and the date. This heraldic design emblems island identity.

Technical/Grading: Struck in bronze (9.45g, 30.85mm), this coin presents specific points for technical assessment. High points on the obverse include the King's hair above the ear, the laurel wreath, and the bust's highest curve. On the reverse, the raised details of the three leopards (heads, forelegs) and lettering are susceptible to wear. Well-struck examples exhibit sharp effigy detail and clear heraldic elements. Luster, when present, is typically a satiny cartwheel, often toning to shades of brown or black.

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