United Kingdom 1 Shilling – 1938 – George VI – English Crest – 50% Silver – F Condition
Offered is a 1938 United Kingdom 1 Shilling featuring King George VI, in Fine (F) condition.
This classic British silver shilling features the uncrowned portrait of King George VI on the obverse. The reverse displays the English royal crest, with a crowned lion standing atop a crown, dividing the date, with ONE SHILLING below.
The coin shows moderate circulation wear consistent with a Fine grade while retaining good overall detail.
Coin Details:
- Country: United Kingdom / Great Britain
- Denomination: 1 Shilling
- Year: 1938
- Ruler: King George VI
- Design: English Crest – Crowned Lion
- Composition: 50% Silver / 50% Copper
- Weight: Approximately 5.66 g
- Diameter: 23.5 mm
- Pure Silver Content: Approximately 2.83 g / 0.0909 troy oz
- Mintage: Approximately 4,833,000
- Grade: F (Fine) assessment
- Certification: Ungraded
- Edge: Reeded
Silver Content: Approximately 0.0909 troy oz of pure silver.
A historically interesting pre-decimal British silver coin and a great addition to collections of George VI, British silver, English heraldry, and world coins.
Please examine the photographs carefully, as they are part of the description. The exact coin pictured is the coin you will receive.
