1 Shilling - George V 1st type

Features

Issuer	United Kingdom
King	George V (1910-1936)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1911-1919
Value	1 Shilling = 12 Pence (1⁄20)
Currency	Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition	Silver (.925)
Weight	5.66 g
Diameter	23.5 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	31 December 1990
Number	N# 4717 Numista type number (https://en.numista.com/help/what-is-the-n-number-visible-in-the-catalogue-33.html)
References	KM# 816, 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# 4013 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
B.M.

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 dividing date within circle, legend and denomination around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FID: DEF: IND: IMP:
19 11
ONE SHILLING

Translation: Defender of the Faith Emperor of India

Engraver: George William de Saulles

George William de Saulles was a British medallist. He authored and designed the obverse of coins from the United Kingdom and its colonies under Queen Victoria and Edward VII of the United Kingdom

Edge

Milled

Comments

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

1911 obverse die varieties:
Obv 1 Hollow Neck - I of GEORGIVS points between beads;
Obv 2 Hollow Neck - I of GEORGIVS points at a bead;
Obv 3 Flat Neck - I of GEORGIVS points at a bead;

1912 reverse die varieties:
Rev A letters in IMP are close together;
Rev B letters in IMP are further apart;

Images above are reproduced with kind permission of
Numista member Sjoelund and Declan Magee Coins

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	Heritage Auctions A Special Selection of World Coins Monthly Internet Auction 271912 Lot 36461	Mar 24, 2019	1911	UNC (PCGS MS66)	USD 168.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232251 Lot 64561	Dec 15, 2022	1911 – Proof	UNC (NGC PR65)	USD 124.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232132 Lot 62528	Aug 11, 2021	1911 – Proof	UNC (PCGS PR66)	USD 180.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232025 Lot 63318	Jun 17, 2020	1911 – Proof	UNC (PCGS PR66)	USD 126.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232002 Lot 62308	Jan 9, 2020	1911 – Proof	UNC (PCGS PR65)	USD 120.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 231950 Lot 62317	Dec 12, 2019	1911 – Proof	UNC (NGC PR65)	USD 168.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 231940 Lot 61329	Oct 3, 2019	1911 – Proof	UNC (PCGS PR65)	USD 144.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 231940 Lot 61330	Oct 3, 2019	1918	UNC (PCGS MS65)	USD 89.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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