1⁄24 Shilling - George VI

€1.00
IssuerJersey
Year1937-1947
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1⁄24 Shilling (1⁄480)
CurrencyPound (1813-1971)
CompositionBronze
Weight5.641 g
Dimensions25.5 mm
Thickness1.76 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Percy Metcalfe
Reverse: George Kruger Gray
In circulation to27 December 1971
Reference(s) KM#17
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust of King George VI left, legend around, engraver`s initials under portrait.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGEORGIVS VI D·G·BRITT·OMN·REX F·D·IND·IMP: PM
(Translation: GEORGIVS VI DEI GRATIA BRITANNIARUM OMNIUM REX FIDEI DEFENSOR INDIAE IMPERATOR George the Sixth by the Grace of God King of all the Britons Defender of the Faith Emperor of India PM)
Reverse descriptionShield of arms dividing date, legend above, denomination in worlds below.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering·STATES·OF·JERSEY· 19 37 K G ONE·TWENTYFOURTH·OF·A·SHILLING
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage1937  - - 72 000
1937  - Proof -
1946  - - 72 000
1946  - Proof -
1947  - - 72 000
1947  - Proof -
Catalog ID6165527540
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