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$0.27 – $0.49
Name or Denominations
1 Shilling (1⁄20)
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Ruler
George VI (1936-1952)
Year of Minting
1949-1951
Currency
Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Shape
Round
Rarity
Common
Weight
5.66 g
Diameter
23.5 mm
Thickness
1.73 mm
Material
Copper-nickel
Shape
Round
Edge Type
Reeded
Technique
Milled
Front design
Uncrowned portrait of King George VI left with designer's initials below truncation and legend around.
Back design
Crowned lion seated atop crown holding sword and sceptre dividing date, shields flank, legend above, denomination below.
Year of Minting
1949-1951
King
George VI (1936-1952)
Mint location
Royal Mint (Tower Hill) , London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)
Mint mark
NA
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Inscriptions
Obverse: GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX HP Reverse: ·FID· ·DEF· 19 49 ·ONE SHILLING·
Context
The original weight of these coins was 2/11 troy ounce (87.3 grains). Under the Coinage Act of 1946, the composition changed from .500 silver to .750 copper/.250 nickel but the weight remained at 87.3 grains.
Rarity
Common
Coin type
Standard circulation
In circulation
No
Demonetized
Yes
Marketplace listings
0
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