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2 Shillings - George VI without '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 | 1949-1951 |
| Value | 2 Shillings (⅒) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 11.31 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 30 June 1993 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#884 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 4% |
Reverse
Crowned Tudor rose dividing royal cypher below thistle and shamrock, legend above, denomination and date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
:FID: :DEF:
G R
TWO SHILLINGS 1951
Translation:
Defender of the Faith
King George (Georgius Rex)
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
The 2 Shillings - George VI (without 'IND:IMP') coin from the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies, minted between 1949 and 1951, was the first coin to feature the image of King George VI without the title 'Industrial and Imperial' (IND:IMP) on the obverse side. This was a departure from the traditional design used on British coins since the 18th century, and it marked a significant change in the design of British currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 28614900 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1950 | 17513 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1951 | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (without 'IND:IMP') 1949-1951 coin.
