1 Shilling - Edward VIII Pattern

€189,760.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1937
TypePattern
Value1 Shilling (1/20)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.500)
Weight5.64 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Thomas Humphrey Paget
Reverse: George Kruger Gray
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#Pn128, Sp#4063
Obverse descriptionUncrowned portrait of King Edward VIII left, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringEDWARDVS VIII D : G : BR : OMN : REX HP
(Translation: Edward the Eighth by the Grace of God King of All the Britains)
Reverse descriptionScottish crest comprising facing lion seated atop a Scottish crown, holding sword and sceptre, dividing the date, saltire bearing shield to the left, thistle to the right, legend above, denomination below.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringFID : DEF · IND : IMP 19 37 K G ONE · SHILLING
(Translation: Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1937  - Proof -
Catalog ID5652616080
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