United Kingdom 1 Shilling - George V, 1926 – 1927

3rd type; modified effigy

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Information

Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Currency Pound sterling (1158 – 1970)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Shilling
Year 1926 – 1927
Ruler George V (1910–1936)
Composition Silver (.500)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 5.66
Diameter (mm) 23.5
Thickness (mm) 1.6
Demonetized 31 December 1990

Description

1 Shilling from United Kingdom. Issued from 1926 to 1927. Struck in Silver (.500). Measures 23.5 mm and weighs 5.66 g.

Obverse
Uncrowned portrait of King George V facing left, legend around. (George the Fifth 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 Emperor of India)
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage g vg f vf xf Comment Frequency
1927  9.3M € 2,00 € 3,10 € 3,80 € 4,90 € 21,00 64%
1926  — — € 3,00 € 3,50 € 7,30 € 27,00 49%

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