George VI - One Shilling 1945 - Scotland

Country: Scotland, United Kingdom - King George VI (King: 1936-1952 & Emperor of India from 1936 until 1947)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1945 (1937-1946)
Value: 1 Shilling = 12 Pence (1/20)
Currency: Pound Sterling (1158-1970)
Composition: Silver (.500)
Weight: 5.6 g.
Diameter: 23.5 mm
Mintage: 16,381,500
Grade: AU50
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 45
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).

Riferimento : KM# 854, Sp# 4083

Fonte : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces7...

Collezione : George VI - King Emperor (1936-1952) of United Kingdom & British India