© The Royal Mint, 1949
© The Royal Mint, 1949
1 Shilling - George VI Scottish 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 | 1949-1951 |
| Value | 1 Shilling (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 5.66 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.73 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1990 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#3335 |
|---|---|
| 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·
19 49
·ONE SHILLING·
Unabridged legend: Fidei Defensor
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
One interesting fact about the 1 Shilling - George VI (Scottish crest; without 'IND:IMP') coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in the United Kingdom. The coin was minted from 1949 to 1951, a period that saw the UK recovering from the devastation of World War II and transitioning into a new era of prosperity and growth. The coin's design, featuring the Scottish crest and lacking the 'IND:IMP' mark, is a reflection of the UK's shift towards a more independent and self-sufficient identity during this time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 21243000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1950 | 18000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 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 (Scottish crest; without 'IND:IMP') 1949-1951 coin.
