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1 Shilling - Edward VII
| Silver (.925) | 5.65 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward VII (1901-1910) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1902-1910 |
| Value | 1 Shilling (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 5.65 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.44 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1990 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#13225 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Crowned lion passant atop crown dividing date, legend above, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FID: DEF: IND: IMP:
19 02
ONE SHILLING
Translation: Defender of the Faith Emperor of India
Engraver: George William de Saulles
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The standard weight of these coins was 2/11 troy ounce (87.3 grains).1907 mintage data:
There is some discrepancy over the reported mintage data for the 1907 issues. Krause SCWC reports a figure of 14,083,000, Spink SCBC does not list mintage data, Collectors' Coins GB reports a figure of 4,083,418 and Coin Yearbook has 14,083,418. Further to an enquiry made wih the Royal Mint Museum, the following reply was received:
"In the 1907 [Royal Mint] annual report the specific mintage figure for the shilling is not provided, but it does say that £180,000 worth of shillings were produced. It also states that 10,195,240 pieces of the smaller silver denominations were minted (comprising 1s., 6d., and 3d.)"
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Shilling - Edward VII 1902-1910 coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in the United Kingdom. King Edward VII, who ruled from 1901 to 1910, was the first British monarch to visit India, and his reign saw the expansion of the British Empire, as well as significant social and political reforms at home. The coin's design, featuring the king's profile and the iconic St. Edward's Crown, symbolizes the power and influence of the British monarchy during this period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | 15100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1903 | 2061800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1904 | 2040100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1905 | 488300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1906 | 10791000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1907 | 4083400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1908 | 3806900 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1909 | 5664900 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1910 | 26547200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Shilling - Edward VII 1902-1910 coin.
