1 Shilling - George V

€13,418.00
IssuerNew Guinea
Year1935-1936
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Shilling (1/20)
CurrencyPound (1915-1966)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight5.38 g
Dimensions23.5 mm
Thickness1.2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound with a round hole
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)George Kruger Gray
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#5, Schön#5
Obverse descriptionCrown over crossed sceptres, lettering around
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGEORGIUS V.D G· ·REX ET IND·IMP·
(Translation: George V by the grace of god King and Emperor of India)
Reverse descriptionPattern around hole with lettering around
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringTERRITORY OF NEW GUINEA ·ONE SHILLING·1935·
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1935  - - 2 100 000
1936  - - 1 360 000
Catalog ID4575614840
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