1 Shilling - George V 4th type

Features

Issuer	United Kingdom
King	George V (1910-1936)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1927-1936
Value	1 Shilling = 12 Pence (1⁄20)
Currency	Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition	Silver (.500)
Weight	5.66 g
Diameter	23.5 mm
Thickness	1.6 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	31 December 1990
Number	N# 4416 Numista type number (https://en.numista.com/help/what-is-the-n-number-visible-in-the-catalogue-33.html)
References	KM# 833, 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# 4039 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 V left, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: GEORGIVS V DEI GRA:BRITT:OMN:REX

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

Engraver: Edgar Bertram MacKennal

Sir Edgar Bertram Mackennal, KCVO, usually known as Bertram Mackennal, was an Australian sculptor, most famous for designing the coinage and stamps bearing the likeness of King George V. Signature: "BM".

Reverse

Crowned lion passant atop crown, legend above, denomination and date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FID·DEF IND·IMP
ONE·SHILLING·1936

Translation: Defender of the Faith Emperor of India

Engraver: George Kruger Gray

Edge

Reeded

© Walter_Scott

Comments

The standard weight of these coins was 2/11 troy ounce (87.3 grains).

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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232249 Lot 62545	Dec 1, 2022	1928	UNC	The lot includes several items.
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	Heritage Auctions A Special Selection of World Coins Monthly Internet Auction 271912 Lot 36462	Mar 24, 2019	1928	UNC (PCGS MS64)	USD 61.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 63 Lot 1352	Jul 26, 2022	1928	AU	USD 11.96 (EUR 11.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2021 November 14 Selections from the Kansas Collection of European Coins Showcase Auction 61236 Lot 98134	Nov 14, 2021	1930	UNC (NGC MS65)	USD 372.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2020 January 12 - 13 World Coins Signature Auction - New York 3081 Lot 30867	Jan 13, 2020	1933 – Proof	UNC (PCGS PR65)	USD 1800.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2020 January 12 - 13 World Coins Signature Auction - New York 3081 Lot 30868	Jan 13, 2020	1935 – Proof	UNC (PCGS PR66)	USD 1800.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232140 Lot 61507	Oct 6, 2021	1936	UNC (NGC MS66)	USD 192.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232004 Lot 64316	Jan 23, 2020	1936	UNC (PCGS MS64)	USD 74.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2020 January 12 - 13 World Coins Signature Auction - New York 3081 Lot 30866	Jan 13, 2020	Undetermined	UNC (NGC PR66)	Unsold
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	Heritage Auctions Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 231940 Lot 61332	Oct 3, 2019	Undetermined	UNC (PCGS PR65)	USD 114.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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