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1 Shilling - George V
| Silver (.925) | 5.6552 g | 23.6 mm |
| Issuer | British West Africa |
|---|---|
| King | George V (1910-1936) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1913-1920 |
| Value | 1 Shilling (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound (1907-1968) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 5.6552 g |
| Diameter | 23.6 mm |
| Thickness | 1.75 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#8561 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 23% |
Reverse
Palm tree divides date in circular frame
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITISH WEST AFRICA
19 13
ONE SHILLING
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Shilling - George V 1913-1920 from British West Africa is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of King George V, who ruled from 1910 to 1936, a period that saw the expansion of British colonial rule in Africa and the rise of nationalist movements seeking independence. The coin's mintage also coincided with the outbreak of World War I, which had a significant impact on the global economy and the value of silver, the metal used to mint the coin. Despite these challenges, the 1 Shilling coin remained a widely used and trusted form of currency in British West Africa, and its design featuring the image of King George V became a symbol of British authority and influence in the region.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | 8800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1913 H | 3540000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1914 | 3000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1914 H | 11292000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1915 H | 254000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1916 H | 11838000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1917 H | 15018000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1918 H | 9486000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1919 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1919 H | 992000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1920 | 828000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1913-1920 coin.
