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Country: England, United Kingdom - King George VI (King: 1936-1952 & Emperor of India from 1936 until 1947)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1939 (1937-1946)
Value: 1 Shilling = 12 Pence (1/20)
Currency: Pound Sterling (1158-1970)
Composition: Silver (.500)
Weight: 5.5 g.
Diameter: 23.5 mm
Mintage: 10,263,800
Grade: F/VF
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 854, Sp# 4083
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 seated atop crown holding sword and sceptre dividing date, shields flank, legend above, denomination below.
Lettering:
FID:DEF IND:IMP
19 39
K G
ONE·SHILLING
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).
Referencia : KM# 854, Sp# 4083
Fuente : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces7...
Colección : George VI - King Emperor (1936-1952) of United Kingdom & British India