United Kingdom | 2 Shillings Coin | George VI | KM:865 | 1947 - 1948

2 Shillings coin from United Kingdom (Great Britain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland). The coin was circulated in 1947 - 1948 and will be picked randomly. Various grades from Good to Very fine. A photo is for advertising purposes only. The coin may have scratches, dirt, or damage from oxidation. 

Country: United Kingdom

Continents: Europe

Groupings: Western Europe

Denomination: 2 Shillings

Value: 2 Shillings

Type: Standard circulation coins

Year: 1947 - 1948

Numismatic period: Pound sterling (1158 - 1970)

Year demonetized: 06-30-1993

Number of coins: 1

Number of coins: 1

Composition: Copper-nickel

Diameter: 28.5 mm.

Thickness: 2.5 mm.

Weight: 11.31 g.

Shape: Round

Technique: Milled

Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑

Obverse: Uncrowned portrait of King George VI left, legend around.

Obverse lettering: GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REXHP

Obverse translation: George the Sixth by the Grace of God King of all the Britains

Reverse: Crowned Tudor rose flanked by thistle and shamrock, legend above, denomination and date below

Reverse lettering: :FID:DEF:u202f:IND:IMP:G RK GTWO SHILLINGS 1947

Reverse translation: Defender of the Faith Emperor of IndiaKing George 

Edge: Reeded

ℹ Themes: Flower

👑 Kings: George VI (1936 - 1952)

👑 King: George VI