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1 Shilling - George V 2nd type
| Silver (.500) | 5.66 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George V (1910-1936) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1920-1926 |
| Value | 1 Shilling (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 5.66 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1990 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#21941 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Crowned lion passant atop crown dividing date, legend above, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FID:DEF:IND:IMP:
19 22
ONE SHILLING
Unabridged legend: Fidei Defensor Indiae Imperator
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).1920 obverse die varieties:
Obv 3 I of GEORGIVS points between beads, small Head is in high relief, flat neck, wide rim;
Obv 4 I of GEORGIVS points at a bead, large Head is in low relief, slightly hollow neck, narrow rim;
1921 obverse and reverse die varieties:
Obv 3 I of GEORGIVS points between beads;
Obv 4 I of GEORGIVS points between beads;
Obv 5 I of GEORGIVS points at a bead;
Rev D Tail tuft points between the I and M of IMP;
Rev E Tail tuft points at the left leg of the M of IMP;
1926 obverse die varieties:
Obv 5 First effigy, round pearls (peas around border) KM#816a
Obv 6 Modified effigy, oblong pearls (beans) around border KM#829
The images above are reproduced with kind permission of
Numista member Sjoelund and Declan Magee Coins
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Shilling - George V (2nd type) coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in the British Empire. The coin was introduced in 1920, just after the end of World War I, and was minted until 1926. During this time, the British Empire was undergoing significant transformations, including the granting of independence to several colonies and the establishment of the Irish Free State. Despite these changes, the coin remained a symbol of British currency and influence throughout the empire.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 22825100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1921 | 22648700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1922 | 27215700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1923 | 14575200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1924 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1925 | 5418700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1926 | 22516400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Shilling - George V (2nd type) 1920-1926 coin.
