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1 Shilling - George VI English crest; without 'IND:IMP'
| Copper-nickel | 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 | 1949-1952 |
| Value | 1 Shilling (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 5.66 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.74 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1990 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#3334 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 4% |
Reverse
Crowned lion passant atop crown dividing date, legend above, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
·FID ·DEF·
19 51
·ONE SHILLING·
Translation: Defender of the Faith
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The original weight of these coins was 2/11 troy ounce (87.3 grains). Under the Coinage Act of 1946, the composition changed from .500 silver to .750 copper/.250 nickel but the weight remained at 87.3 grains.Interesting fact
The coin features a unique design on its reverse side, which showcases the English crest without the 'IND:IMP' (India:Imperator) mark. This was a deliberate design choice made by the Royal Mint to distinguish the coin from other coins that were minted during the same period for circulation in India and other British territories. The absence of the 'IND:IMP' mark makes this coin a rare and interesting collector's item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 19328400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1950 | 17500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1951 | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Shilling - George VI (English crest; without 'IND:IMP') 1949-1952 coin.
