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1 Shilling - George VI English crest; with 'IND:IMP'
| Silver (.500) | 5.66 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1937-1946 |
| Value | 1 Shilling (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 5.66 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1990 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#6982 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Crowned lion passant atop crown dividing date, legend above, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
K G
·FID·DEF·IND·IMP·
19 38
·ONE·SHILLING·
Translation: Defender of the Faith Emperor of India
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The standard weight of these coins was 2/11 troy ounce (87.3 grains / 0.0909 oz ASW).1946 reverse die varieties:
Rev A Narrow rim, I of IND points between beads, I of SHILL points between beads;
Rev B Wider rim, I of IND points at a bead, I of SHILL points at a bead;
