United Kingdom 2 shillings (florin), 1947 - 1948

Information

NumberKM# 865
CountryUnited Kingdom
PeriodKing George VI (1937 - 1952)
RulerGeorge VI
CurrencyPound sterling (pre-decimal)
Coin typeCirculation coins
Denomination2 shillings (florin)
Year1947 - 1948
Edge typeReeded
ShapeRound
AlignmentMedal (0°)
CompositionCopper-Nickel
Weight (g)11.31
Diameter (mm)28.4
Thickness (mm)2.1

Obverse:

2 shillings (florin) 1947 - 1948, United Kingdom

Royal family 

Description
George VI (King of the United Kingdom)

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

Creators: Thomas Humphrey Paget (HP)

Reverse

2 shillings (florin) 1947 - 1948, United Kingdom

Crowns  Flowers  Plant 

Description
Shamrock
Thistle
Tudor rose (heraldic emblem of England)

Legend
FID DEF IND IMP
G R
K G
TWO SHILLINGS

Creators: George Edward Kruger-Gray (KG)

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Mintage, Rarity, Worth

YearMintageRarityValue, USD
UNCBUProof
194867.553.636-+
A
$ 0.56
194722.910.085-+


Collection

1948$ 0.56  
1947$ *****  
Offers
-user1948 $ 0.24-user1948 $ 0.28-user1948 $ 0.29-user1948 $ 0.3
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