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George VI proof English shilling, 1951
George VI proof English shilling, 1951
Overview
Museum number
RMM 1559
Country
United Kingdom
Ruler
George VI
Object name
coin
proof
proof
Denomination
English shilling
Date
1951
Design
Obverse
uncrowned portrait of George VI to left
inscription: GEORGIVS VI D: G: BR: OMN: REX
inscription: GEORGIVS VI D: G: BR: OMN: REX
Reverse
Royal Crest of England
inscription: · FID · DEF · · ONE SHILLING · 1951
inscription: · FID · DEF · · ONE SHILLING · 1951
Obverse designer
Paget, Thomas Humphrey
Reverse designer
Kruger Gray, George Edward
Reverse amended by
Paget, Thomas Humphrey
Edge
milled
Die axis
360
Production
Mint
Tower Hill
Material
cupro-nickel
Dimensions
Weight
5.64g
Acquisition
Acquisition note
ex proof set in green cardboard case
References
Standard reference
ESC 4200