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

Features

Issuer	United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King	George VI (1936-1952)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1937-1946
Value	1 Shilling (1⁄20)
Currency	Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition	Silver (.500)
Weight	5.66 g
Diameter	23.5 mm
Thickness	1.7 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	31 December 1990
Number	N# 6982
References	KM# 853, Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14^th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States. And 5 more volumes. Sp# 4082 Emma Howard (editor); 2021. Standard Catalogue of British Coins : Coins of England & the United Kingdom Pre-Decimal Issues (56^th 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

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

Engraver: Thomas Humphrey Paget

Reverse

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

Script: Latin

Lettering:
K G
·FID·DEF·IND·IMP·
19 38
·ONE·SHILLING·

Translation: Defender of the Faith Emperor of India

Engraver: George Kruger Gray

Edge

Reeded

Comments

The standard weight of these coins was 2/11 troy ounce (87.3 grains / 0.0909 oz ASW).

1946 reverse die varieties:
Rev A Narrow rim, I of IND points between beads, I of SHILL points between beads;
Rev B Wider rim, I of IND points at a bead, I of SHILL points at a bead;

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Numista member Sjoelund and Declan Magee Coins

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Date	Mintage	G	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC	Frequency
Undetermined
1937	8 359 100			$ 2.10	$ 3.60	$ 4.10	$ 7.10	$ 24	16%
1937	2								0.12%	Matte Proof
1937	26 000							$ 28	1.0%	Proof
1938	4 833 400			$ 1.90	$ 3.30	$ 5.00			15%
1938									0.15%	Proof
1939	11 052 600		$ 1.70	$ 1.70	$ 3.80	$ 3.80	$ 3.80	$ 8.00	26%
1939									0.3%	Proof
1940	11 099 100			$ 2.70	$ 2.70	$ 4.30	$ 6.40	$ 10	25%
1940									0.18%	Proof
1941	11 391 800	$ 1.30	$ 1.70	$ 2.00	$ 3.00	$ 4.50	$ 4.50	$ 10	26%
1941									0.2%	Proof
1942	17 453 600	$ 1.30	$ 1.30	$ 2.60	$ 3.20	$ 4.20	$ 4.20	$ 8.70	33%
1942									0.3%	Proof
1943	11 404 200			$ 2.30	$ 3.40	$ 3.40	$ 3.40	$ 7.20	21%
1943									0.15%	Proof
1944	11 586 700			$ 2.30	$ 3.30	$ 3.70	$ 4.30	$ 8.60	25%
1944									0.2%	Proof
1945	15 143 400			$ 2.00	$ 3.60	$ 3.60	$ 3.60	$ 5.60	24%
1945									0.2%	Proof
1946	18 663 700	$ 1.80	$ 2.10	$ 2.30	$ 2.80	$ 3.20	$ 3.20	$ 4.90	24%
1946									0.4%	Proof

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Katz Auction 90 Lot 512	Jul 18, 2023	1937	UNC	USD 97.53 (EUR 90.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 86 Lot 677	Jun 10, 2023	1937	UNC	USD 109.45 (EUR 101.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 92 Lot 2545	Aug 15, 2023	1938	XF	USD 33.59 (EUR 31.00) (+ buyer's premium) The lot includes several items.
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	Katz Auction 77 Lot 2343	Feb 11, 2023	1945	UNC	USD 7.59 (EUR 7.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 94 Lot 1018	Aug 30, 2023	1946	XF	Unsold
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	Katz Auction 79 Lot 447	Mar 21, 2023	1946	XF	Unsold
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232302 Lot 62497	Jan 5, 2023	Undetermined	UNC (NGC PR66)	USD 104.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232240 Lot 61479	Sep 29, 2022	Undetermined	UNC (PCGS PR65)	USD 57.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232130 Lot 65496	Jul 28, 2021	Undetermined	UNC (NGC PR67 Cameo)	USD 960.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232128 Lot 63501	Jul 14, 2021	Undetermined	UNC (PCGS PR65)	USD 33.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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