1 Shilling – United Kingdom
Standard circulation coins
Context
Years: 1949–1951
Issuer: United Kingdom 
Ruler: George VI
Currency:
(1158—1970)
Demonetization: 31 December 1990
Total mintage: 46,503,704
Material
Diameter: 23.5 mm
Weight: 5.66 g
Thickness: 1.73 mm
Shape: Round
Composition: Copper-nickel
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard877
Numista: #3335
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 49
·ONE SHILLING·
19 49
·ONE SHILLING·
Translation:
In Faith Defender
1949
One Shilling
1949
One Shilling
Script: Latin
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Reeded
Categories
| Animal> Feline |
| Symbol> Crown |
| Plants> Flower |
| Symbols> Coat of Arms |
| Symbol> Cross |
| Object> Cold weapons |
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Royal Mint (Tower Hill) | — |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | — | 21,243,000 | ||
| 1949 | — | — | Proof | |
| 1950 | — | 14,299,600 | ||
| 1950 | — | 2 | Proof | |
| 1951 | — | 10,961,100 | ||
| 1951 | — | 2 | Proof |
🌱 Very Common