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1 Shilling
– United Kingdom
Standard circulation coins
Series:
1947 United Kingdom circulation coins
Context
Years:
1947–1948
Issuer:
United Kingdom
Ruler:
George VI
Currency:
Pound sterling
(1158—1970)
Demonetization
: 31 December 1990
Total mintage:
57,634,100
Material
Diameter:
23.5 mm
Weight:
5.66 g
Thickness:
1.73 mm
Shape:
Round
Composition:
Copper-nickel
(75%
Cu
, 25%
Ni
)
Technique:
Milled
Alignment:
Medal alignment
References
KM:
#
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864
Numista:
#1112
Obverse
Inscription:
GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX
HP
Translation:
George VI by the Grace of God King of all the Britains
Defender of the Faith Emperor of India
Script:
Latin
Language:
Latin
Engraver:
Thomas Humphrey Paget
Reverse
Inscription:
FID:DEF·IND:IMP
19 48
K G
ONE·SHILLING
Translation:
Faith: Defender of the Faith Emperor of India
19 48
K G
ONE SHILLING
Script:
Latin
Language:
Latin
Engraver:
George Kruger Gray
Edge
Reeded
Categories
Animal
>
Feline
Symbol
>
Crown
Symbols
>
Coat of Arms
Symbol
>
Cross
Plants
>
Flower
Object
>
Cold weapons
Mints
Name
Mark
Royal Mint (Tower Hill)
—
Mintings
Year
Mint Mark
Mintage
Quality
Collection
1947
—
12,282,200
+
1947
—
—
Proof
+
1948
—
—
Proof
+
1948
—
45,351,900
+
Series:
1947 United Kingdom circulation coins
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1947-1948
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1947-1948
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1947-1948
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1947-1948
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1947-1948
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Very Common