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: 1937 - 1948.
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: 843, 844, 845, 849, 862, 864, 865, 866, 864.
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, Copper-nickel (.750 Cu, .250 Ni), Copper-Nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni)
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: 1937 - 1948
Year demonetized: 1960 - 1993
Diameter: 20, 26, 30.8, 21.8, 19.3, 23.5, 28.5, 32.3 mm.
Thickness: 1.38, 1.3, 1.6, 2.6, 1, 1.73, 2.5, 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 left, legend around.Note: with title 'IND:IMP', Uncrowned portrait of King George VI left, legend around, designer's initials below truncation.Note: with title 'IND:IMP', Uncrowned portrait of King George VI left, legend around., Uncrowned Portrait Of King George Vi Left, Legend Around.
Obverse lettering: GEORGIVS VI Du202f: Gu202f: BRu202f: OMNu202f: REX Fu202f: Du202f: INDu202f: IMP.HP, GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX F:D:IND:IMP:HP, GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX F:D:IND:IMP.HP, GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REXHP, 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 Emperor of India, George the Sixth by the Grace of God King of all the Britons Defender of the Faith Emperor of India, 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, denomination above, date below., Crowned royal cypher dividing date, legend above, denomination below.Note: with title 'IND:IMP'., Crowned lion seated atop crown holding sword and sceptre dividing date, shields flank, legend above, denomination below., Crowned Tudor rose flanked by 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: 1938HWPFARTHING, HALF PENNYHP1943, ONE PENNY1948, THREE PENCE1941, FID·DEF· ·IND·IMP19 GRI 47K∙GSIXPENCE, FID:DEF·IND:IMP19 48K GONE·SHILLING, :FID:DEF:u202f:IND:IMP:G RK GTWO SHILLINGS 1947, Fid:Def Ind:Impgg Ggk Ghalf Crown 1947
Reverse translation: Defender of the Faith Emperor of IndiaGeorge King Emperor, Defender of the Faith Emperor of India, Defender of the Faith Emperor of IndiaKing George
Edge: Plain, Reeded
ℹ Themes: Armour, Flower, Monogram, Bird, Lighthouse, Sea, Coat of Arms, Cold weapons, Boat or watercraft, Crown, Cat Or Feline, Allegory, Cross, Cat or feline, Coat Of Arms
👑 Kings: George VI
👑 King: George VI, George Vi
🐾 Animals: Eurasian wren, Crowned lion
🐦 Birds: Eurasian Wren
🍀 Plants: Thrift
🚢 Ships and Boats: Three-Masted Ship
⚕️ Symbols: Tudor Rose
