Description: Up for sale is my 1949-1951 British Two (2) Shillings "George Vl" Coin. You will receive "One Coin Per Order". Will make an excellent addition to anyone's foreign coin collection.Please examine photo's carefully as these are the coins that you will be receiving.These coins were minted 72 to 74 years ago.Thank you for viewing these coins.2 Shillings - George VI without 'IND:IMP' FeaturesCountryUnited Kingdom KingGeorge VI (1936-1952) TypeStandard Circulation CoinYears1949-1951 Value2 Shillings = 1 Florin (0.1)CurrencyPound Sterling (1158-1970)CompositionCopper-NickelWeight11.31 gDiameter28.5 mmThickness2.25 mmShapeRoundOrientationMedal Alignment ↑↑Demonetized06-30-1993ReferencesKM# 878, Sp# 4107 ObverseUncrowned portrait of King George VI left, legend around.Lettering: GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX HP Translation: George the Sixth by the Grace of God King of all the Britains Engraver: Thomas Humphrey Paget ReverseCrowned Tudor rose dividing royal cypher below thistle and shamrock, legend above, denomination and date below.Lettering: :FID: :DEF: G R TWO SHILLINGS 1951 Translation: Defender of the Faith King George (Georgius Rex) Engraver: George Kruger Gray EdgeReededCommentsThe standard weight of these coins was 4/11 troy ounce (174.5 grains). Under the Coinage Act of 1946, the composition changed from .500 silver to .750 copper/.250 nickel but the weight remained unchanged.YearMintageGVGFVFXFAUUNCFrequency1949 28,614,900 53%1949 0.4%Proof1950 24,357,400 47%1950 20.2%Matte Proof1950 17,513 1.0%Proof1951 27,411,747 50%1951 20.2%Matte Proof1951 20,0000.9%Proof
Price: 2.29 USD
Location: Lake Worth, Florida
End Time: 2024-11-07T19:58:11.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0.84 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Denomination: Two Shillings
Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
Composition: Copper-Nickel
Year: 1949-1951
Fineness: N/A
Grade: Ungraded
KM Number: 878
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Country/Region: England
Certification: Uncertified
Modified Item: No
