King George V era shilling - United Kingdom
United Kingdom
shilling
George V
1911 to 1936
Values, images, and specifications for British
shilling coins from 1911 to 1936.
George V became King
after the death of his father,
King Edward VII, in 1910.
The first King George V
United Kingdom shilling
was minted in 1911, and
the last in 1936.
The King George V era United Kingdom shilling obverse
features the bare head of George V, facing left.
From 1911 to 1927, the reverse shows a lion standing
on the royal crown, with the date divided to either side.
The reverse was redesigned in 1927, retaining the lion
and crown, with the date in the legend.
Retailing from £2.50 to
over £55, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from £2.50 to
over £85, depending
on grade and condition.
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By 1922 Ireland had divided. The UK became
'The United Kingdom of Great Britain and
Northern Ireland'. UK currency continued to be
used as the official legal tender of the newly
independent 'Irish Free State' until 1928.
The silver content was debased from 92.5%
to 50% in 1920.
12 pennies = 1 shilling = 1/20 of a pound
Retailing from £2.50 to
over £135, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from £2.50 to
over £55, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from £2.50 to
over £50, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from £2.50 to
over £50, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from £2.50 to
over £60, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from £2.50 to
over £50, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from £2.50 to
over £65, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from £1.25 to
over £50, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from £1.25 to
over £70, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from £1.25 to
over £45, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from £1.25 to
over £45, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from £1.50 to
over £80, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from £2 to
over £105, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from £1.25 to
over £70, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from £1.25 to
over £45, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from £1.25 to
over £45, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from £1.25 to
over £35, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from £1.25 to
over £30, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from £1.25 to
over £30, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from £1.50 to
over £70, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from £1.25 to
over £35, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from £1.25 to
over £35, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from £1.25 to
over £30, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from £1.25 to
over £40, depending
on grade and condition.
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