1 Shilling - George VI

Features

Issuer Australia
King George VI (1936-1952)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1946-1948
Value 1 Shilling (1⁄20)
Currency Pound (1788-1966)
Composition Silver (.500)
Weight 5.65 g
Diameter 23.5 mm
Thickness 1.6 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number
N#
9343
References KM# 39a
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Obverse

Portrait of King George VI facing left

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX F:D:IND:IMP.
HP

Translation: George VI by the Grace of God, King of all the British territories, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India

Engraver: Thomas Humphrey Paget

Reverse

Merino Ram

Script: Latin

Lettering:
AUSTRALIA
KG
*SHILLING·1946*

Engraver: George Kruger Gray

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Royal Mint, Melbourne, Australia (1872-1969)
. Perth Mint, Australia (1899-date)

Comments



dot before "SHILLING"; Perth Mint
no dot; Melbourne Mint

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1946  10 072 000 $ 1.90 $ 1.90 $ 2.90 $ 3.00 72% Melbourne Mint
1946  1 316 000 $ 5.90 $ 5.90 21% Perth Mint
1948  4 131 999 $ 3.00 $ 3.00 $ 3.00 34% Melbourne Mint

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Heritage Auctions
2023 November 19 Spotlight: Coins of the British Empire World Coins Showcase Auction 61348
Lot 25102
Internet Archive
19 Nov 2023 Undetermined UNC
(PCGS MS64)
USD 312.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George VI
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232212
Lot 64413
Internet Archive
17 Mar 2022 Undetermined UNC
(PCGS MS64)
USD 372.00
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