1 Shilling - George VI English crest, without `IND:IMP`

€3,334.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1949-1952
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Shilling (1/20)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionCopper-nickel
Weight5.66 g
Dimensions23.5 mm
Thickness1.74 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#876, Sp#4108
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 lettering·FID ·DEF· 19 51 ·ONE SHILLING·
(Translation: Defender of the Faith)
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1949  - - 19 328 400
1949  - Proof -
1950  - - 19 243 800
1950  - Matte Proof - 2
1950  - Proof - 17 500
1951  - - 9 956 900
1951  - Matte Proof - 2
1951  - Proof - 20 000
1952  - Proof -
Catalog ID3632372230
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