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5 Shillings – United Kingdom

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Festival of Britain, 1951

United Kingdom

Context

Year: 1951

Issuer: United Kingdom

Ruler: George VI

Currency:

Pound sterling (£sd)

(1158—1970)

Total mintage: 1,983,552

Material

Diameter: 38.61 mm

Weight: 28.28 g

Thickness: 2.9 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #880

Numista: #10641

Obverse

Description:

King George VI left, legend above, denomination below.

Inscription:

GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX F:D:

HP

FIVE SHILLINGS

Translation:

George VI by the Grace of God King of all the Britains Defender of the Faith

Five Shillings

Script: Latin

Language: Latin

Engraver: Thomas Humphrey Paget

Reverse

Description:

St. George slaying the dragon; date and initials in exergue.

Inscription:

1951 B.P

Script: Latin

Designer: Benedetto Pistrucci

Edge

Incuse legend in Latin with dates in Roman numerals.

Legend:

MDCCCLI CIVIUM INDUSTRIA FLORET CIVITAS MCMLI

Translation:

By the industry of its citizens, the state flourishes. 1851. 1951.

Languages: English, Latin

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint (Tower Hill)	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality
1951	—	2	Matte
1951	—	50	Proof
1951	—	1,983,500	Prooflike

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