1 Shilling coin from United Kingdom. The coin was circulated in 1947 - 1948 and will be picked randomly. Various grades from Good to Very fine. A photo is for advertising purposes only. The coin may have scratches, dirt, or damage from oxidation. 

Country: United Kingdom

Origin: Europe 

Denomination: 1 Shilling

Value: 1 Shilling = 12 Pence (1/20)

Type: Standard circulation coin

Year: 1947 - 1948 

Year demonetized: 12-31-1990

Diameter: 23.5 mm.

Thickness: 1.73 mm.

Weight: 5.66 g.

Shape: Round

Obverse: Uncrowned portrait of King George VI

Obverse lettering: GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX HP

Obverse translation: George the Sixth by the Grace of God King of all the Britains (Georgius VI Dei Gratia Britanniarum Omnium Rex)

Reverse: Crowned lion seated atop crown holding sword and sceptre

Reverse lettering: FID:DEF·IND:IMP 19 48 K G ONE·SHILLING

Reverse translation: Defender of the Faith Emperor of India (Fidei Defensor Indiae Imperator) 

Edge: Reeded

👑 Kings: George VI (1936 - 1952)