United Kingdom 1 Shilling - George VI, 1947 – 1948

Scottish crest; with 'IND:IMP'

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Information

Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Currency Pound sterling (1158 – 1970)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Shilling
Year 1947 – 1948
Ruler George VI (1936–1952)
Composition Copper-nickel
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 5.66
Diameter (mm) 23.5
Thickness (mm) 1.73
Demonetized 31 December 1990

Description

1 Shilling from United Kingdom. Issued from 1947 to 1948. Struck in Copper-nickel. Measures 23.5 mm and weighs 5.66 g.

Obverse
Uncrowned portrait of King George VI left, legend around. (George the Sixth by the Grace of God King of all the Britains)
Reverse
Crowned lion seated atop crown holding sword and sceptre dividing date, shields flank, legend above, denomination below. (Defender of the Faith Emperor of India)
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage g vg f vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1948  45.4M € 0,13 € 0,33 € 0,34 € 0,72 € 1,30 € 2,10 € 2,50 84%
1948  — — — — — — — — Proof 0.7%
1947  12.3M € 0,12 € 0,30 € 0,68 € 0,73 € 1,10 € 1,60 — dot after 47 40%
1947  — — — — — — — — dot after 47; Proof 0.9%

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