United Kingdom 1 shilling, 1947 - 1948

English crest, lion standing atop the crown

Information

NumberKM# 863
CountryUnited Kingdom
PeriodKing George VI (1937 - 1952)
RulerGeorge VI
CurrencyPound sterling (pre-decimal)
Coin typeCirculation coins
Denomination1 shilling
Year1947 - 1948
SubjectEnglish crest, lion standing atop the crown
Edge typeReeded
ShapeRound
AlignmentMedal (0°)
CompositionCopper-Nickel
Weight (g)5.66
Diameter (mm)23.59
Thickness (mm)1.7

Obverse:

1 shilling 1947 - 1948, United Kingdom (English crest, lion standing atop the crown)

Royal family 

Description
George VI (King of the United Kingdom)

Legend
GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX

Creators: Thomas Humphrey Paget (HP)

Reverse

1 shilling 1947 - 1948, United Kingdom (English crest, lion standing atop the crown)

Big cats  Crowns 

Description
Lion

Legend
FID DEF
IND IMP
K G
ONE SHILLING

Creators: George Edward Kruger-Gray (KG)

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Mintage, Rarity, Worth

YearMintageRarityValue, USD
UNCBUProof
194845.576.923-+
A
$ 0.36
194712.120.611-+


Collection

1948$ 0.36  
1947$ *****  
Offers
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