1 Shilling coin from United Kingdom (Great Britain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland). 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
Type: Standard circulation coins
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 (.750 Cu, .250 Ni)
Diameter: 23.5 mm.
Thickness: 1.73 mm.
Weight: 5.66 g.
Shape: Round
Technique: Milled
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Obverse: Uncrowned portrait of King George VI left, legend around.
Obverse lettering: GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REXHP
Obverse translation: George the Sixth by the Grace of God King of all the Britains
Reverse: Crowned lion seated atop crown holding sword and sceptre dividing date, shields flank, legend above, denomination below.
Reverse lettering: FID:DEF·IND:IMP19 48K GONE·SHILLING
Reverse translation: Defender of the Faith Emperor of India
Edge: Reeded
ℹ Themes: Flower, Cat or feline, Crown, Coat of Arms, Cold weapons, Cross
👑 Kings: George VI (1936 - 1952)
👑 King: George VI
