1 Shilling – United Kingdom
Standard circulation coins
Context
Years: 1947–1948
Issuer: United Kingdom 
Ruler: George VI
Currency:
(1158—1970)
Demonetization: 31 December 1990
Total mintage: 57,697,500
Material
Diameter: 23.5 mm
Weight: 5.66 g
Thickness: 1.76 mm
Shape: Round
Composition: Copper-nickel
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard863
Numista: #2346
Obverse
Inscription:
GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX
HP
HP
Translation:
George VI by the Grace of God King of all the Britains
Defender of the Faith Emperor of India
Defender of the Faith Emperor of India
Script: Latin
Language: Latin
Engraver: Thomas Humphrey Paget
Reverse
Inscription:
K G
·FID·DEF IND·IMP·
19 48
·ONE·SHILLING·
·FID·DEF IND·IMP·
19 48
·ONE·SHILLING·
Translation:
K G
Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India
19 48
One Shilling
Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India
19 48
One Shilling
Script: Latin
Language: English
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Reeded
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Royal Mint (Tower Hill) | — |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | — | 12,120,600 | ||
| 1947 | — | — | Proof | |
| 1948 | — | 45,576,900 | ||
| 1948 | — | — | Proof |
🌱 Very Common