8 coin set made in these countries: United Kingdom (Great Britain), United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Coins picked from these periods: Pound sterling (1158 - 1970)
Range of coin dates: 1949 - 1952.
The product will have these denominations: 1 Farthing, 1/2 Penny, 1 Penny, 3 Pence, 6 Pence, 1 Shilling, 2 Shillings, 1/2 Crown.
Some of the coins may be changed with a similar catalog number. A full list of catalog numbers: 867, 868, 869, 873, 875, 877, 878, 879, 872, 876.
The product may be slightly different from the photos. Each product has different dates. Please pay attention, these currencies were in general circulation for many years. The coins may have scratches, dirt, or damage from oxidation.
Monetary unit and its division: 1 pound = 4 crowns = 10 florins = 20 shillings = 240 pence = 960 farthings
Coin type: Standard circulated coins
Currency: Pound Sterling, Pound sterling
Metal compositions: Bronze, Nickel brass (79% Cu, 20% Zn, 1% Ni), Copper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni), Copper-nickel
Continents: Europe
Groupings: Western Europe
Denomination: 1 Farthing, 1/2 Penny, 1 Penny, 3 Pence, 6 Pence, 1 Shilling, 2 Shillings, 1/2 Crown
Value: 1 Farthing, ½ Penny, 1 Penny, 3 Pence, 6 Pence, 1 Shilling, 2 Shillings, ½ Crown
Type: Standard Circulation Coins, Standard circulation coins
Year: 1949 - 1952
Year demonetized: 1960 - 1993
Diameter: 20, 25.5, 30.8, 21.8, 19.3, 23.5, 28.5, 32.3 mm.
Thickness: 1.31, 1.3, 1.6, 2.6, 1, 1.74, 2.25, 2.2 mm.
Weight: 55.86 g.
Shape: Round, Dodecagonal (12-sided)
Obverse: Uncrowned Portrait Of King George Vi Facing Left, Legend Around., Uncrowned portrait of King George VI facing left, legend around., Uncrowned portrait of King George VI facing left, legend around.Note: without 'IND:IMP', Uncrowned portrait of King George VI left, legend around, designer's initials below truncation.Note: without 'IND:IMP', Uncrowned portrait of King George VI left, legend around., Uncrowned Portrait Of King George Vi Left, Legend Around.
Obverse lettering: GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX FIDEI DEF., GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REXHP, N Georgivs Vi D:G:Br:Omn:RexRNhpN, Georgivs Vi D: G: Br: Omn: Rexhp
Obverse translation: George the Sixth by the Grace of God King of all the Britains Defender of the Faith, George the Sixth by the Grace of God King of all the Britains, N George The Sixth By The Grace Of God King Of All The Britains
Reverse: Eurasian Wren Left (Troglodytes Troglodytes), Date Above And Denomination Below (From The Greek 'Troglodytes' Meaning Cave-Dweller)., Three-masted ship sailing left, denomination above, date below., Seated figure of Britannia right, with trident in left hand and shield bearing the Union flag in right, sea behind with lighthouse to left, denomination above and date in exergue., Three-headed thrift plant (Armeria maritima), denomination above, date below., Crowned royal cypher dividing date, legend above, denomination below.Note: without 'IND:IMP', Crowned Lion Passant Atop Crown Dividing Date, Legend Above, Denomination Below., Crowned Tudor rose dividing royal cypher below thistle and shamrock, legend above, denomination and date below., Quartered Shield Of Arms Flanked By Crowned Royal Cyphers, Legend Above, Denomination And Date Below.
Reverse lettering: 1950Hwpfarthing, HALF PENNYHP1949, ONE PENNY 1950, THREE PENCE1952, ·FID DEF· 19 G VI R 51·SIX PENCE·, N ·Fid ·Def·RN19 51RN·One Shilling·N, :FID:u202f:DEF:G RTWO SHILLINGS 1951, · Fid· ·Def ·Gg Gghalf Crown 1950
Reverse translation: Defender of the Faith, N Defender Of The Faith, Defender of the FaithKing George (Georgius Rex)
Edge: Plain, Reeded
ℹ Themes: Sea, Cat Or Feline, Armour, Flower, Crown, Boat or watercraft, Bird, Coat Of Arms, Monogram, Lighthouse, Cross
👑 Kings: George VI
👑 King: George Vi, George VI
🐾 Animals: Eurasian wren, Crowned lion
🐦 Birds: Eurasian Wren
🍀 Plants: Thrift' plant, Tudor rose
🚢 Ships and Boats: Three-Masted Ship
