George VI - One Shilling 1945 - New Guinea

Country: New Guinea (Papua New Guinea) - Great Britain rules - King George VI
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1945 (1938-1945)
Value: 1 Shilling (1/20)
Currency: Pound (1915-1966)
Composition: Silver (.925)
Grade: AU (stained)
Diameter: 23.5 mm
Weight: 5.38 grams
Shape: Round with a round hole
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Mintage: 2,000,000
References: KM# 8

Obverse:
Crown over crossed sceptres, lettering around.

Lettering:
GEORGIUS VI.D G.· ·REX ET IND.IMP.
K G

Translation: George VI by the grace of god King and Emperor of India.

Engraver: George Kruger Gray.

Reverse:
Pattern around hole with lettering around.

Lettering:
TERRITORY OF NEW GUINEA
KG
·ONE·SHILLING·1945·

Engraver: George Kruger Gray.

Edge:
Reeded.

Riferimento : KM# 8

Fonte : https://www.ngccoin.com/price-guide/worl...

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