© Rowe Collection
© Rowe Collection
2 Shillings - George VI with 'IND:IMP'
| Silver (.500) | 11.31 g | 28.5 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 | 2 Shillings (⅒) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 11.31 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 30 June 1993 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#3609 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Crowned Tudor rose flanked by thistle and shamrock, legend above, denomination and date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
:FID:DEF: :IND:IMP:
G R
K G
TWO SHILLINGS 1937
Translation: Defender of the Faith Emperor of India
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Milled
Comment
The standard weight of these coins was 4/11 troy ounce (174.5 grains).1937 reverse die varieties:
Rev A I in LLINGS points at a bead, D of IND points at a bead, left leg of N in IND points at a bead;
Rev B I in LLINGS points between beads, D of IND points between beads, left leg of N in IND points between beads;
