1942United Kingdom 1 shilling

George VI (English crest; with 'IND:IMP') 1937-1946

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Member Information: Ronzo (96)

USA Coin Book Item ID Number:

879873

Coin Condition:

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Issuer	United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King	George VI (1936-1952)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	1937-1946
Value	1 Shilling (1⁄20)
Currency	Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition	Silver (.500)
Weight	5.66 g
Diameter	23.5 mm
Thickness	1.7 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	31 December 1990
Number	N# 6982
References	KM# 853, Sp# 4082

Uncrowned portrait of King George VI left, legend around.

Script: Latin

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

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

Script: Latin

Lettering:
K G
·FID·DEF·IND·IMP·
19 38
·ONE·SHILLING·

Translation: Defender of the Faith Emperor of India

Engraver: George Kruger Gray

Reeded

Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)