George VI

House of Windsor

King of the United Kingdom from 1936 to 1952, Emperor of India from 1936 to 1948 (1895–1952)

Born on 14 December 1895 in York Cottage
Died on 6 February 1952 in Sandringham House

Parents: George V and Mary of Teck
Brother: Edward VIII
Daughter: Elizabeth II

Coat of arms

1 Shilling - George VI Scottish crest; with 'IND:IMP'

Features

IssuerUnited Kingdom 
KingGeorge VI (1936-1952)
TypeStandard circulation coins
Years1937-1946
Value1 Shilling (1⁄20)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.500)
Weight5.66 g
Diameter23.5 mm
Thickness1.5 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized31 December 1990
Number
N#
7246
ReferencesKM# 854, Sp# 4083

Obverse

Uncrowned portrait of King George VI left, legend around.

Script: Latin

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.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FID:DEF IND:IMP
19 40
K G
ONE·SHILLING

Translation: Defender of the Faith Emperor of India

Engraver: George Kruger Gray

Edge

Reeded

1 Shilling - George VI (Scottish crest; with 'IND:IMP') - obverse

Mint

Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)

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