1 Shilling - George V 1st type

€4,717.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1911-1919
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Shilling (1/20)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight5.66 g
Dimensions23.5 mm
Thickness
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#816, Sp#4013
Obverse descriptionUncrowned portrait of King George V left, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGEORGIVS V DEI GRA:BRITT:OMN:REX B.M.
(Translation: George the Fifth by the Grace of God King of all the Britains)
Reverse descriptionCrowned lion passant atop crown dividing date within circle, legend and denomination around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringFID: DEF: IND: IMP: 19 11 ONE SHILLING
(Translation: Defender of the Faith Emperor of India)
EdgeMilled
Mint
Mintage1911  - - 20 065 900
1911  - Proof - 6 000
1912  - - 15 594 000
1913  - - 9 011 500
1914  - - 23 415 800
1915  - - 39 279 000
1916  - - 35 862 000
1917  - - 22 202 600
1918  - - 34 915 900
1919  - - 10 823 800
Catalog ID7105702550
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