1 Shilling - George V

Features

Issuer British West Africa
King George V (1910-1936)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1920-1936
Value 1 Shilling (1⁄20)
Currency Pound (1907-1968)
Composition Tin brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Tin)
Weight 5.7 g
Diameter 23.6 mm
Thickness 1.7 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
6798
References KM# 12a
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

Crowned bust of George V facing left

Script: Latin

Lettering: GEORGIVS V D.G.BRITT: OMN:REX F.D.IND:IMP:

Engraver: Edgar Bertram MacKennal

Reverse

Palm tree divides date in circular frame.
NOTE: Mintmark (if present) at base of tree

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BRITISH WEST AFRICA
. 19 20 .
KN
ONE SHILLING

Edge

Reeded

1 Shilling - George V -  obverse

© A. KOIFMAN JR

Mints

Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)
H Heaton and Sons / The Mint Birmingham (Heaton and Sons / The Mint Birmingham Limited), United Kingdom (1850-2003)
KN Kings Norton Metal Company, Birmingham, United Kingdom (1890-1962)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1920 G 16 000 2% Gaunt & Sons
1920 KN 38 800 000 $ 9.80 36%
1920 KN 1 0.9% Mint mark on obverse below bust
1920 KN 0.3% Proof
1922 KN Photo 32 324 000 16%
1923 H 24 384 000 $ 10 13%
1923 KN 5 000 000 3%
1924  17 000 000 $ 11 14%
1924 H 9 567 000 3%
1924 KN 7 000 000 3%
1925  19 800 000 13%
1926  19 952 000 12%
1927  Photo 22 248 000 8%
1927  0.3% Proof
1928  Photo 10 000 000 3%
1928  0.6% Proof
1936  70 200 000 13%
1936  1.9% Proof
1936 H 10 920 000 4%
1936 KN Photo 14 962 000 5%
1936 KN 0.3% Proof

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George V
Katz
Auction 103
Lot 1988
Internet Archive
9 Dec 2023 1922 KN XF USD 8.63
(EUR 8.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George VPicture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George V
Heritage Auctions
2023 November 19 Spotlight: Coins of the British Empire World Coins Showcase Auction 61348
Lot 25108
Internet Archive
19 Nov 2023 1927 UNC
(NGC MS 64)
USD 204.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George VPicture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George V
Heritage Auctions
2023 July 2 Spotlight: Coins of the British Empire Showcase Auction 61321
Lot 21020
Internet Archive
2 Jul 2023 1928 UNC
(NGC MS 64)
USD 900.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George VPicture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George V
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232018
Lot 65258
Internet Archive
30 Apr 2020 1936 KN UNC
(PGGS SP66)
USD 228.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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