Description: Background information about the two coins: British shillings are historic coins that date back to the 18th century when the United Kingdom was known as the Kingdom of Great Britain. The last shillings were issued for circulation in 1967. The coin's obverse will depict either the United Kingdom's King George V, who ruled from 1910 to 1936, or King George VI, who reigned from 1936-1952. Note that the shilling changed from sterling silver to a copper nickel alloy in 1947, so the date on these coins stops at 1946. Both rulers face left on the coin, as George V's oldest son ruled for only a matter of months as Edward VIII before abdicating the throne to marry an American divorcee, Wallis Simpson. His reign was too brief for any coins bearing his likeness to enter general circulation. Britain's lion and crown crest is featured on the reverse along with date and face value of “ONE SHILLING.” The florin was minted between 1920 and 1946 from .500 fine silver. Each coin has an actual silver content of .1818 troy ounces. The obverse will show either George V (1920-1936) or his son, George VI (1937-1946.) The reverse will show one of three different designs - Crowned shields with scepters, crowned scepters with shields, or a crowned Tudor rose flanked by a thistle and shamrock. The 1920-1946 British silver florin was "coin of the realm" during an era when turbulent political and technological forces reshaped the world. You will receive the two coins as shown in the pictures. Additional information: In the old British monetary system there were 4 farthings in a pence, 12 pence in a shilling, and 2 shillings in a florin. The type of florin that have was minted between 1911 and 1926, and there were 5 shillings in a crown, 4 crowns in a pound (also known as a sovereign), and 21 shillings in a guinea.
Price: 32.98 USD
Location: San Francisco, California
End Time: 2024-11-21T02:02:31.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Certification: Uncertified
Year: 1923
Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
Composition: Silver
