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2 Shillings - George VI with 'IND:IMP'
| Copper-nickel | 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 | 1947-1948 |
| Value | 2 Shillings (⅒) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 11.31 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 30 June 1993 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#883 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 4% |
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 1947
Translation:
Defender of the Faith Emperor of India
King George
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The standard weight of these coins was 4/11 troy ounce (174.5 grains). Under the Coinage Act of 1946, the composition changed from .500 silver to .750 copper/.250 nickel but the weight remained unchanged.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1947-1948 United Kingdom 2 Shillings coin with George VI (with 'IND:IMP') is that it was minted during a time of great change in the British Empire. The coin features the inscription "IND:IMP" which stands for "India's Emperor," reflecting the fact that India was still a British colony at the time. However, the coin was minted just a year before India gained its independence from Britain in 1948, making it a unique piece of history that represents the transition from colonial rule to independence.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | 22910000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1948 | 67553600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Shillings - George VI (with 'IND:IMP') 1947-1948 coin.
