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One Schilling 1948 HP "Type 1947-1948" (United Kingdom, George VI) - $100 (Frederick)
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This is a pair of same date minted one schilling coins but one has the English Crest on the Reverse and the other has the Scottish Crest on the Reverse. Makes for unique collectables!
1) 1 Shilling 1948 HP - George VI (ENGLISH Crest); with 'IND:IMP'
2) 1 Shilling 1948 HP - George VI (SCOTTISH Crest); with 'IND:IMP'
Both are One Shilling 1948 HP "Type 1947-1948" (United Kingdom, George VI)
Type Details
Country: Great Britain
Period: George VI
Face value: 1 Shilling
Dates: From 1947 to 1948
Purpose: Circulation
Obverse: Uncrowned portrait of King George VI left, legend around
Script: Latin
Lettering: GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX HP
Translation: George the Sixth by the Grace of God King of all the Britains
Reverse (English Crest): Lion atop crown dividing date
Reverse (Scottish Crest): Crowned lion seated atop crown holding sword and scepter dividing date, shields flank, legend above, denomination below.
Lettering: FID·DEF IND·IMP ONE·SHILLING
Translation: Defender of the Faith Emperor of India
Edge: Reeded