1 Shilling – United Kingdom
Standard circulation coins
Context
Years: 1949–1952
Issuer: United Kingdom 
Ruler: George VI
Currency:
(1158—1970)
Demonetization: 31 December 1990
Total mintage: 48,529,104
Material
Diameter: 23.5 mm
Weight: 5.66 g
Thickness: 1.74 mm
Shape: Round
Composition: Copper-nickel
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard876
Numista: #3334
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:
·FID ·DEF·
19 51
·ONE SHILLING·
19 51
·ONE SHILLING·
Translation:
Faith Defender
1951
One Shilling
1951
One Shilling
Script: Latin
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Reeded
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Royal Mint (Tower Hill) | — |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | — | 19,328,400 | ||
| 1949 | — | — | Proof | |
| 1950 | — | 19,243,800 | ||
| 1950 | — | 2 | Proof | |
| 1951 | — | 9,956,900 | ||
| 1951 | — | 2 | Proof | |
| 1952 | — | — | Proof |
🌱 Very Common