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

€1,112.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1947-1948
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Shilling (1/20)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionCopper-nickel (.750 Cu, .250 Ni)
Weight5.66 g
Dimensions23.5 mm
Thickness1.73 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#864, Sp#4104
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 seated atop crown holding sword and sceptre dividing date, shields flank, legend above, denomination below.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringFID:DEF·IND:IMP 19 48 K G ONE·SHILLING
(Translation: Defender of the Faith Emperor of India)
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1947  - dot after 47 - 12 282 200
1947  - dot after 47; Proof -
1948  - - 45 351 900
1948  - Proof -
Catalog ID6669921150
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