United Kingdom
shilling
KGV 1927
2nd reverse
What is a 1927 British shilling coin worth?
Values, images, and specs for the 1927 (2nd rev) shilling from the UK.
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VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
£1.25 | £2 | £4 | £20 | £25 | £35+ |
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 Kos Coins
Notes:
Reverse as per later years, with date in legend.
Last year UK pound was official currency of the
'Irish Free State'.
Monarch | King George V |
Edge | reeded |
Weight | 5.65 grams |
Diameter | 23.6 mm |
Comp | 50% silver |
Minted | London, England |
Mintage | approx. 9,262,344 (inc varieties) |
Scarcity | relatively common for period |
Obverse | Betram MacKennal |
Reverse | George Kruger Gray |
1927 United Kingdom
shilling specifications
second reverse
1927 United Kingdom
shilling design
second reverse
The 1928 '2nd reverse' UK shilling reverse
shows a lion standing on the royal crown.
The main design is surrounded by a
legend reading 'FID DEF IND IMP',
with 'ONE SHILLING' and date below.
primary varieties: '1st reverse', and '2nd reverse'
The retail value of a 1927
'2nd reverse' UK shilling can
range from £1.25 to over
£35, 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 |