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Country: United Kingdom. King George V (1910-1936)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1929 (1927-1936)
Value: 1 Shilling = 12 Pence (1/20)
Currency: Pound Sterling (1158-1970)
Mintage: 19,343,000
Composition: Silver (.500)
Weight: 5.5 g
Diameter: 23.5 mm
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Grade: F12
References: KM# 833, Sp# 4039
Obverse:
Uncrowned portrait of King George V left, legend around.
Lettering:
GEORGIVS V DEI GRA:BRITT:OMN:REX
Translation: George the Fifth by the Grace of God King of all the Britains.
Engraver: Edgar Bertram MacKennal.
Reverse:
Crowned lion passant atop crown dividing date, legend above, denomination below.
Lettering:
FID·DEF IND·IMP
ONE·SHILLING·1929
Translation: Defender of the Faith Emperor of India.
Engraver: George Kruger Gray.
Edge:
Reeded.
Comments:
The standard weight of these coins was 2/11 troy ounce (87.3 grains).
Reference : KM# 833, Sp# 4039
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces4...
Collection : George V - King Emperor (1910-1936) of United Kingdom & British India