1 Shilling - George V 1921-1925 front 1 Shilling - George V 1921-1925 back
1 Shilling - George V 1921-1925 photo
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1 Shilling - George V

 
Billon (.250 silver) 7.78 g 27.8 mm
Description
Issuer
East Africa
King
George V (1910-1936)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1921-1925
Value
1 Shilling
Currency
Shilling (1921-1967)
Composition
Billon (.250 silver)
Weight
7.78 g
Diameter
27.8 mm
Thickness
1.7 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#2865
Rarity index
10%

Reverse

A lion walking right with the value above the date below and the issuer name at the top

Script: Latin

Lettering:
EAST AFRICA
H
1
SHILLING
1922

Engraver: Edgar Bertram MacKennal

Edge

Reeded

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