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1 Shilling - George VI Scottish crest; with 'IND:IMP'
| Copper-nickel (.750 Cu, .250 Ni) | 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 | 1947-1948 |
| Value | 1 Shilling (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (.750 Cu, .250 Ni) |
| Weight | 5.66 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.73 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1990 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#1112 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 4% |
Reverse
Crowned lion seated atop crown holding sword and sceptre dividing date, shields flank, legend above, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FID:DEF·IND:IMP
19 48
K G
ONE·SHILLING
Unabridged legend: Fidei Defensor Indiae Imperator
Translation: Defender of the Faith Emperor of India
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
One interesting fact about the 1947-1948 United Kingdom 1 Shilling coin with the Scottish crest and 'IND:IMP' is that it was minted during a time of great change in the British monarchy. King George VI, whose image appears on the coin, ascended to the throne in 1936 after his older brother, Edward VIII, abdicated to marry an American divorcee. This event marked the beginning of a new era for the British monarchy, and this coin serves as a symbol of that time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | 12282200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1948 | 45351900 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Scottish crest; with 'IND:IMP') 1947-1948 coin.
