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
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)
