United Kingdom 1 Shilling 1938 – King George VI – .500 Silver Coin

A Piece of Britain's Silver History

Struck in 1938 during the early reign of King George VI, this silver shilling was once part of everyday British life. Before decimalisation, one shilling was worth 12 old pence.

The obverse features King George VI's portrait by Thomas Humphrey Paget. The reverse shows the English lion standing proudly on a crown, a traditional symbol of England and royal authority.

Made from .500 silver, this coin comes from Britain's final era of circulating silver currency. From 1947, these denominations were produced in cupro-nickel instead.

The coin has silver-grey surfaces with natural toning and circulation wear. The portrait, lettering, lion, crown and date remain clearly visible.

• Country: United Kingdom
• Year: 1938
• Denomination: 1 Shilling
• Monarch: King George VI
• Material: .500 silver
• Standard weight: 5.66 g
• Standard diameter: 23.6 mm

A characterful historic coin for collectors of British silver, royal history and twentieth-century world coinage.