1 Shilling coin from United Kingdom (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Britain). The coin was circulated in 1947 - 1948 and will be picked randomly. Various grades from Good to Very fine. A photo is for advertising purposes only. The coin may have scratches, dirt, or damage from oxidation. 

Country: United Kingdom

Continents: Europe

Groupings: Western Europe

Denomination: 1 Shilling

Value: 1 Shilling = 12 Pence (1/20)

Type: Standard circulation coin

Year: 1947 - 1948

Year: 1947 - 1948

Numismatic period: Pound sterling (1158 - 1970)

Year demonetized: 12-31-1990

Number of coins: 1

Number of coins: 1

Composition: Copper-nickel

Diameter: 23.5 mm.

Thickness: 1.76 mm.

Weight: 5.66 g.

Shape: Round

Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑

Obverse: Uncrowned portrait of King George VI

Obverse lettering: GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX HP

Obverse translation: George the Sixth by the Grace of God King of all the Britains

Reverse: Crowned lion passant atop crown

Reverse lettering: K G ·FID·DEF IND·IMP· 19 48 ·ONE·SHILLING·

Reverse translation: Defender of the Faith Emperor of India 

Edge: Reeded

👑 Kings: George VI (1936 - 1952)