Material: Cupronickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Diameter: 23.5 mm
Weight: 5.65 g
Mint / Mintmark: Royal Mint, London (no mintmark)
Obverse: This historic British circulation coin measures 23.5mm in diameter and carries a face value of one shilling, equivalent to twelve pre-decimal pence. The obverse side displays the definitive left-facing portrait of King George VI, masterfully modeled by renowned medalist Thomas Humphrey Paget. The bare, uncrowned head of the king is encircled by the crisp Latin inscription "GEORGIVS VI D : G : BR : OMN : REX", translating to "George the Sixth by the Grace of God, King of all the Britains". Struck in a 50% silver alloy, this piece exhibits a fine, milled reeded edge and an evenly circulated silver surface, with soft luster and handling wear visible across the strands of the king's hair.
Reverse: English lion standing on St. Edward’s Crown, denomination ONE SHILLING below, date 1945 divided by crown, legend “FID:DEF:IND:IMP” around.
Circa: 1945 (Reign of George VI, 1936–1952)
Condition: Very Fine
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