1 Shilling - George VI

1 Shilling - George VI - obverse1 Shilling - George VI - reverse

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Features

Issuer New Guinea (Papua New Guinea)
King George VI (1936-1952)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1938-1945
Value 1 Shilling (1⁄20)
Currency Pound (1915-1966)
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 5.3800 g
Diameter 23.5 mm
Thickness 1.2 mm
Shape Round with a round hole
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
7601
References KM# 8,
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.
Schön# 10
Gerhard Schön; 2022. Weltmünzkatalog / 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (47. Auflage). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.
And 1 more volumes.

Obverse

Crown over crossed sceptres, lettering around

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GEORGIUS VI.D G.· ·REX ET IND.IMP.
K G

Translation: George VI by the grace of god King and Emperor of India

Engraver: George Kruger Gray

Reverse

Pattern around hole with lettering around

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TERRITORY OF NEW GUINEA
KG
·ONE·SHILLING·1938·

Engraver: George Kruger Gray

Edge

Reeded

1 Shilling - George VI -  obverse

© Rhonan (CC BY-NC-SA)

Mint

Royal Mint, Melbourne, Australia (1872-1969)

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1938  3 400 000 $ 0.07 $ 2.30 $ 5.40 $ 7.60 $ 7.60 $ 8.50 76%
1945  Photo 2 000 000 $ 3.90 $ 5.40 $ 6.70 $ 7.60 $ 12 39%

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Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George VI
Katz
Auction 86
Lot 1713
Internet Archive
10 Jun 2023 1945 UNC USD 48.56
(EUR 45.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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