United Kingdom
shilling
KGV 1926
modified effigy
What is a 1926 British shilling coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1926 (me) shilling from the UK.
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VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
£1.25 | £2 | £4 | £20 | £30 | £45+ |
Values are in UK Pounds
Based on European Grading System
Further information on grading, condition, detractors, and
how to assess your coin can be found further down this page.
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The obverse features the bare head of King
George V facing left, with the legend:
'GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX'
images courtesy of UK Coinage
Notes:
Obverse as per later years: smaller effigy, longer rim
denticals, and BM closer to right side of neck truncation.
Monarch | King George V |
Edge | reeded |
Weight | 5.65 grams |
Diameter | 23.6 mm |
Comp | 50% silver |
Minted | London, England |
Mintage | approx. 22,516,453 (inc varieties) |
Scarcity | relatively common for period |
Obverse | Betram MacKennal |
Reverse | George William De Saulles |
1926 United Kingdom
shilling specifications
modified effigy
1926 United Kingdom
shilling design
modified effigy
The 1926 United Kingdom shilling reverse
shows a lion standing on the royal crown,
with the date divided to either side.
The main design is surrounded by a
legend reading 'FID: DEF: IND: IMP:',
with 'ONE SHILLING' below.
primary varieties: '1926', and 'modified effigy'
The retail value of a 1926
'modified effigy' UK shilling
can range from £1.25 to over
£45, depending on grade,
condition, desirability, and
demand.
Our guide below shows retail
estimates based on grade.
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Grading Terms
VG | Very Good |
F | Fine |
VF | Very Fine |
EF | Extremely Fine |
aUnc | about Uncirculated |
Unc | Uncirculated |