1 Shilling - George VI Scottish crest; with 'IND:IMP'

1 Shilling - George VI (Scottish crest; with 'IND:IMP') - obverse1 Shilling - George VI (Scottish crest; with 'IND:IMP') - reverse

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Features

Issuer United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King George VI (1936-1952)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1947-1948
Value 1 Shilling (1⁄20)
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition Copper-nickel
Weight 5.66 g
Diameter 23.5 mm
Thickness 1.73 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized 31 December 1990
Number
N#
1112
References KM# 864,
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.
Sp# 4104
Emma Howard (editor); 2021. Standard Catalogue of British Coins : Coins of England & the United Kingdom Pre-Decimal Issues (56th edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
And 2 more volumes.

Obverse

Uncrowned portrait of King George VI left, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX
HP

Unabridged legend: Georgius VI Dei Gratia Britanniarum Omnium Rex

Translation: George the Sixth by the Grace of God King of all the Britains

Engraver: Thomas Humphrey Paget

Reverse

Crowned lion seated atop crown holding sword and sceptre dividing date, shields flank, legend above, denomination below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FID:DEF·IND:IMP
19 48
K G
ONE·SHILLING

Unabridged legend: Fidei Defensor Indiae Imperator

Translation: Defender of the Faith Emperor of India

Engraver: George Kruger Gray

Edge

Reeded

Mint

Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)

Comments

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.

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Date Mintage G VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1947  12 282 200 $ 0.12 $ 0.30 $ 0.67 $ 0.73 $ 1.10 $ 1.60 40% dot after 47
1947  0.9% dot after 47; Proof
1948  Photo 45 351 900 $ 0.13 $ 0.33 $ 0.34 $ 0.72 $ 1.30 $ 2.10 $ 2.50 84%
1948  0.7% Proof

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Heritage Auctions
2023 October 29 Modern World Coins Showcase Auction 65170
Lot 99137
Internet Archive
29 Oct 2023 1948 UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 81.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George VI (Scottish crest; with 'IND:IMP')Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George VI (Scottish crest; with 'IND:IMP')
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232331
Lot 61359
Internet Archive
27 Jul 2023 1948 UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 264.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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