United Kingdom
shilling
KGVI 1938
Scottish reverse
What is a 1938 British shilling coin worth?
Values, images, and specs for the 1938 (Scottish) shilling from the UK.
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VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
£1.25 | £1.25 | £3 | £8 | £15 | £20+ |
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 VI facing left, with the legend:
'GEORGIVS VI D : G : BR : OMN : REX'
images courtesy of Rehlin
Notes:
Lion seated (Scottish reverse).
Monarch | King George VI |
Edge | reeded |
Weight | 5.65 grams |
Diameter | 23.6 mm |
Comp | 50% silver |
Minted | London, England |
Mintage | approx. 4,797,852 |
Scarcity | less common for period |
Obverse | Thomas Humphrey Paget |
Reverse | George Kruger Gray |
1938 United Kingdom
shilling specifications
Scottish reverse
1938 United Kingdom
shilling design
Scottish reverse
The retail value of a
1938 'Scottish reverse'
British shilling can range
from £1.25 to over £20,
depending on grade,
condition, and demand.
Our guide below shows retail
estimates based on grade.
links to our self-help pages on coin assessment
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Grading Terms
VG | Very Good |
F | Fine |
VF | Very Fine |
EF | Extremely Fine |
aUnc | about Uncirculated |
Unc | Uncirculated |