Description
1 Shilling 1945 FID DEF IND IMP, George VI King Emperor, World War II British Empire, 500 Silver Grade Coins, Crowned Lion Heraldry, Demonetized British Currency, Colonial British Empire Memorabilia, Engraver Thomas Humphrey Paget, Engraver George Kruger Gray, Circulated Vintage Coin, World International Foreign Money, Vintage World Coins, Numismatics Collectibles & Memorabilia, Vintage 1940s World Coins, World War II Numismatics Dimensions Diameter 23.5 mm Thickness 1.7 mm / Weight 5.66 grams / All measurements are approximate / Item circulated in vintage condition, refer to photos / N9 / Obverse: Uncrowned 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 Reverse: Crowned lion passant atop crown dividing date, legend above, denomination below. Lettering: K G FIDDEFINDIMP 19 45 ONESHILLING Translation: Defender of the Faith Emperor of India Engraver: George Kruger Gray Edge: Reeded Comments The standard weight of these coins was 2/11 troy ounce (87.3 grains / 0.0909 oz ASW) 1 Shilling 1945 Fid Def Ind Imp, George Vi King Emperor, World War Ii British Colonial Empire, 500 Silver Grade Coins, Crowned Lion Heraldry
