United Kingdom 1 Shilling - George VI, 1937 – 1946
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
1937 – 1946
Ruler
George VI
(1936–1952)
Composition
Silver (.500)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
5.66
Diameter (mm)
23.5
Thickness (mm)
1.5
Demonetized
31 December 1990
Description
1 Shilling from United Kingdom. Issued from 1937 to 1946. Struck in Silver (.500). 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 | f | vf | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | 16.4M | € 1,70 | € 3,30 | € 3,30 | € 6,40 | € 6,40 | 24% | ||
| 1946 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Proof | 0.5% | |
| 1945 | 15.1M | € 1,80 | € 3,60 | € 4,20 | € 4,20 | € 6,20 | 27% | ||
| 1945 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Proof | 0.3% | |
| 1944 | 11M | € 2,60 | € 3,30 | € 3,80 | € 4,10 | € 9,20 | 24% | ||
| 1944 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Proof | 0.2% | |
| 1943 | 9.8M | € 1,80 | € 3,30 | € 4,80 | € 4,80 | € 6,10 | 26% | ||
| 1943 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Proof | 0.2% | |
| 1942 | 13.7M | € 1,60 | € 3,50 | € 4,20 | € 5,00 | € 6,50 | 28% | ||
| 1942 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Proof | 0.2% | |
| 1941 | 8.1M | € 1,00 | € 2,80 | € 4,70 | € 4,90 | € 6,40 | 20% | ||
| 1941 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Proof | 0.1% | |
| 1940 | 9.9M | € 2,90 | € 3,20 | € 3,20 | € 6,20 | € 7,70 | 24% | ||
| 1940 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Proof | 0.2% | |
| 1939 | 10.3M | € 1,70 | € 3,30 | € 3,30 | € 6,00 | € 6,00 | 25% | ||
| 1939 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Proof | 0.2% | |
| 1938 | 4.8M | € 1,50 | € 3,30 | € 3,70 | € 3,90 | € 4,20 | 15% | ||
| 1938 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Proof | 0.1% | |
| 1937 | 6.7M | € 2,60 | € 3,60 | € 4,20 | € 5,00 | € 12,00 | 22% | ||
| 1937 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | Matte Proof | 0.1% | |
| 1937 | 26K | — | — | — | — | € 24,00 | Proof | 1% |
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