1940 George VI English Shilling

Regular price £6.00

Condition Very Fine

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Obverse

Uncrowned portrait of King George VI left, legend around.

Lettering:
GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX
HP

Translation: George the Sixth by the Grace of God King of all the Britains

Engraver: Thomas Humphrey Paget 

 

Reverse

Crowned lion passant atop crown dividing date, legend above, denomination below.

Lettering:
K G
·FID·DEF·IND·IMP·
19 40
·ONE·SHILLING·

Translation: Defender of the Faith Emperor of India

Engraver: George Kruger Gray 

Dimensions
Diameter Weight Thickness
23.5 5.66 1.70
Features
Edge Metal Mint
Reeded Silver (.500) London
Mintage
Circulation Mint Sets Proof
11,099,100
Catalogue References
Krause Coincraft Spink
KM# 853 4082-1940