5 coin set made in these countries: United Kingdom (Great Britain), United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Coins picked from these periods: Pound sterling (1158 - 1970)
Range of coin dates: 1937 - 1946.
The product will have these denominations: 3 Pence, 6 Pence, 1 Shilling, 2 Shillings, 1/2 Crown.
Some of the coins may be changed with a similar catalog number. A full list of catalog numbers: 848, 852, 854, 855, 856, 853.
The product may be slightly different from the photos. Each product has different dates. Please pay attention, these currencies were in general circulation for many years. The coins may have scratches, dirt, or damage from oxidation.
Monetary unit and its division: 1 pound = 4 crowns = 10 florins = 20 shillings = 240 pence = 960 farthings
Coin type: Standard circulated coins
Currency: Pound sterling
Metal compositions: Silver (.500)
Continents: Europe
Groupings: Western Europe
Denomination: 3 Pence, 6 Pence, 1 Shilling, 2 Shillings, 1/2 Crown
Value: 3 Pence, 6 Pence, 1 Shilling, 2 Shillings, ½ Crown
Type: Standard circulation coins
Year: 1937 - 1946
Year demonetized: 1969 - 1993
Diameter: 16, 19.3, 23.5, 28.5, 32.3 mm.
Thickness: 0.95, 1, 1.5, 2.1, 2.3 mm.
Weight: 35.35 g.
Shape: Round
Obverse: Uncrowned portrait of King George VI left, legend around.
Obverse lettering: GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REXHP, GEORGIVS VI D: G: BR: OMN: REXHP
Obverse translation: George the Sixth by the Grace of God King of all the Britains
Reverse: St. George's cross over Tudor rose dividing date, legend above, denomination below., Crowned royal cypher dividing date, legend above, denomination below., Crowned lion seated atop crown holding sword and sceptre dividing date, shields flank, legend above, denomination below., Crowned Tudor rose flanked by thistle and shamrock, legend above, denomination and date below., Quartered shield of arms flanked by crowned royal cyphers, legend above, denomination and date below.
Reverse lettering: FID:DEF:IND:IMP1937K·GTHREE·PENCE, FID·DEF· ·IND·IMP19 GRI 46K · GSIXPENCE, FID:DEF IND:IMP19 44K GONE·SHILLING, :FID:DEF:u202f:IND:IMP:G RK GTWO SHILLINGS 1937, FID:DEF IND:IMPGG GG K· GHALF CROWN 1937
Reverse translation: Defender of the Faith Emperor of India, Defender of the Faith Emperor of IndiaKing George Emperor
Edge: Plain, Reeded, Milled
ℹ Themes: Coat of Arms, Monogram, Flower, Crown, Cat or feline, Cross
👑 Kings: George VI
👑 King: George VI
🐾 Animals: Crowned lion passant
🍀 Plants: Tudor rose, oak wreath
⚕️ Symbols: Tudor Rose
