1 Shilling - George V 2nd type

€21,941.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1920-1926
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Shilling (1/20)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.500)
Weight5.66 g
Dimensions23.5 mm
Thickness1.6 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Edgar Bertram MacKennal
Reverse: George William de Saulles
In circulation to31 December 1990
Reference(s) KM#816a, Sp#4023
Obverse descriptionUncrowned portrait of King George V left, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGEORGIVS V DEI GRA:BRITT:OMN:REX
(Translation: George the Fifth by the Grace of God King of all the Britains)
Reverse descriptionCrowned lion passant atop crown dividing date, legend above, denomination below.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringFID:DEF:IND:IMP: 19 22 ONE SHILLING
(Translation: Defender of the Faith Emperor of India)
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1920  - - 22 825 100
1921  - - 22 648 700
1922  - - 27 215 700
1923  - - 14 575 200
1924  - - 9 250 000
1924  - Satin Specimen - 2
1925  - - 5 418 700
1926  - - 22 516 400
Catalog ID4291627220
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