1 Shilling - George V 3rd type, modified effigy

€4,928.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1926-1927
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#829, Sp#4033
Obverse descriptionUncrowned portrait of King George V facing 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 26 ONE SHILLING
(Translation: Defender of the Faith Emperor of India)
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1926  - -
1927  - - 9 262 300
Catalog ID2520555650
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