United Kingdom 1 Shilling - George VI, 1949 – 1952
English crest; without '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
1949 – 1952
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)
1.74
Demonetized
31 December 1990
Description
1 Shilling from United Kingdom. Issued from 1949 to 1952. 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 passant atop crown dividing date, legend above, denomination below. (Defender of the Faith)
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | g | vg | f | vf | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Proof | 0.2% | |
| 1951 | 10M | € 0,12 | € 0,13 | € 0,50 | € 0,64 | € 0,65 | € 3,30 | € 6,10 | 37% | ||
| 1951 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Matte Proof | 0.1% | |
| 1951 | 20K | — | — | — | — | — | — | € 17,00 | Proof | 0.6% | |
| 1950 | 19.2M | € 0,10 | € 0,48 | € 0,67 | € 0,87 | € 1,00 | € 1,00 | € 7,60 | 55% | ||
| 1950 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Matte Proof | 0.2% | |
| 1950 | 17.5K | — | — | — | — | — | — | € 28,00 | Proof | 1% | |
| 1949 | 19.3M | € 0,19 | € 0,19 | € 0,44 | € 0,91 | € 1,10 | € 1,60 | € 3,80 | 57% | ||
| 1949 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Proof | 0.4% |
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