The 1948 and 1949 1 Shilling coins from the United Kingdom, featuring King George VI and the English crest, are notable pieces of British numismatic history.
🪙 Coin Specifications
Years of Issue: 1948 and 1949
Obverse: Uncrowned portrait of King George VI facing left, designed by Thomas Humphrey Paget.
Reverse: Crowned lion passant atop a crown, dividing the date; inscription includes "FID·DEF·IND·IMP" (Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India).
Composition: Copper-nickel (Cupronickel)
Weight: 5.65 grams
Diameter: 23.5 mm
Edge: Reeded
Mint: Royal Mint, London
🧾 Historical Context
These coins were minted during the post-World War II era, a time when the UK transitioned from silver to more economical metals in coinage. The inclusion of "IND·IMP" (Emperor of India) in the inscription reflects the period before India's independence in 1947; subsequent coins omitted this title
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