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
