1 Shilling - George VI English crest; with 'IND:IMP'

Features

Issuer	United Kingdom
King	George VI (1936-1952)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	1937-1946
Value	1 Shilling (1⁄20)
Currency	Pound sterling (1158-1971)
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 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). , Sp# 4082 Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes).

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Obverse

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

Reverse

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

Edge

Reeded

Mint

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

Comments

The standard weight of these coins was 2/11 troy ounce (87.3 grains / 0.0909 oz ASW).

1946 reverse die varieties:
Rev A Narrow rim, I of IND points between beads, I of SHILL points between beads;
Rev B Wider rim, I of IND points at a bead, I of SHILL points at a bead;

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Date	Mintage	G	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC		Frequency
Undetermined
1937	8 359 100	$ 5.10	$ 7.20	$ 8.30	$ 11	$ 11	$ 23	$ 26		16%
1937	2								Matte Proof	0.11%
1937	26 000							$ 30	Proof	0.9%
1938	4 833 400			$ 6.30	$ 9.70	$ 11	$ 12	$ 17		16%
1938									Proof	0.14%
1939	11 052 600	$ 5.30	$ 6.60	$ 6.70	$ 11	$ 11	$ 11	$ 19		27%
1939									Proof	0.3%
1940	11 099 100	$ 4.40	$ 7.50	$ 8.40	$ 9.20	$ 9.20	$ 16	$ 19		25%
1940									Proof	0.14%
1941	11 391 800	$ 3.90	$ 6.10	$ 7.80	$ 8.80	$ 13	$ 13	$ 15		27%
1941									Proof	0.18%
1942	17 453 600	$ 5.80	$ 5.80	$ 7.70	$ 9.30	$ 11	$ 11	$ 12		33%
1942									Proof	0.3%
1943	11 404 200		$ 4.60	$ 6.90	$ 11	$ 11	$ 11	$ 19		22%
1943									Proof	0.16%
1944	11 586 700			$ 6.70	$ 9.20	$ 11	$ 12	$ 20		26%
1944									Proof	0.3%
1945	15 143 400			$ 7.20	$ 9.90	$ 9.90	$ 9.90	$ 18		23%
1945									Proof	0.18%
1946	18 663 700	$ 7.00	$ 7.00	$ 7.00	$ 9.10	$ 10	$ 12	$ 14		24%
1946									Proof	0.3%

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Bullion value: USD 6.63 Search tips

This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of silver at 2344 USD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.

Actual silver weight: 0.091 oz

Current silver price: 72.89 USD/oz (see silver price

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Katz Auction 90 Lot 512	18 Jul 2023	1937	UNC	USD 104.45 (EUR 90.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 86 Lot 677	10 Jun 2023	1937	UNC	USD 117.22 (EUR 101.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Katz Auction 92 Lot 2545	15 Aug 2023	1938	XF	USD 35.98 (EUR 31.00) (+ buyer's premium) The lot includes several items.
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Katz Auction 171 Lot 435	10 Oct 2025	1941	XF	USD 11.61 (EUR 10.00) (+ buyer's premium) The lot includes several items.
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Katz Auction 114 Lot 759	24 Feb 2024	1945	UNC	USD 5.80 (EUR 5.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Katz Auction 77 Lot 2343	11 Feb 2023	1945	UNC	USD 8.12 (EUR 7.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232406 Lot 62221	1 Feb 2024	1946	UNC	The lot includes several items.
© Heritage Auctions
	Katz Auction 112 Lot 1023	10 Feb 2024	1946	XF	USD 5.80 (EUR 5.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Katz Auction 94 Lot 1018	30 Aug 2023	1946	XF	Unsold
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	Katz Auction 79 Lot 447	21 Mar 2023	1946	XF	Unsold
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.