1 Shilling - George VI English crest, with `IND:IMP`

€2,346.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1947-1948
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Shilling (1/20)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionCopper-nickel
Weight5.66 g
Dimensions23.5 mm
Thickness1.76 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Thomas Humphrey Paget
Reverse: George Kruger Gray
In circulation to31 December 1990
Reference(s) KM#863, Sp#4103
Obverse descriptionUncrowned portrait of King George VI left, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX HP
(Translation: George the Sixth 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 letteringK G ·FID·DEF IND·IMP· 19 48 ·ONE·SHILLING·
(Translation: Defender of the Faith Emperor of India)
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1947  - - 12 120 600
1947  - Proof -
1948  - - 45 576 900
1948  - Proof -
Catalog ID3164344970
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