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This listing includes a set of 3 British One Shilling coins, minted between 1948 and 1959. These coins come from the pre-decimal currency system of the United Kingdom and feature rich designs that reflect Britain's post-war and early Elizabethan numismatic heritage.
1948 One Shilling (King George VI)
Obverse: Portrait of King George VI
Reverse: English crest crowned lion atop a crown
Metal: Cupro-nickel (no longer silver by this year)
1955 One Shilling (Queen Elizabeth II, Scottish crest)
Obverse: Young portrait of Queen Elizabeth II
Reverse: Scottish shield with lion rampant and crown
1959 One Shilling (Queen Elizabeth II, English crest)
Obverse: Same young Queen portrait
Reverse: English shield with three lions passant guardant under crown
Diameter: 23.5 mm
Composition: Cupro-nickel
Weight: Approx. 5.65 g each
Edge: Milled