2 Shilling United Kingdom Silver George VI (1895-1952)

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Denomination:

2 Shilling

Metal:

Silver

State:

United Kingdom

Issue year(s):

1940

Person:

George VI (1895-1952)

KM# 878

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King George VI King George VI, who reigned from 1936 to 1952, had a significant impact on the British Empire during a period of great change and upheaval. Here are some key aspects of King George VI's impact on the British Empire:World War II: King George VI played a crucial role as a symbol of unity and resilience during World War II. He provided moral supp ...

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Origin of name for Shilling monetary unit The origin of the term "shilling" as a monetary unit dates back to medieval England. The word "shilling" is believed to have derived from the Old English word "scilling," which means "to divide" or "to separate."In medieval England, the shilling was a unit of currency introduced during the reign of King Henry VII in the late 15th century. It w ...

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Silver and Gold coins of George VI During the reign of King George VI, which lasted from 1936 to 1952, a variety of silver and gold coins were minted across the British Empire. Here are some of the main types of silver and gold coins that were issued during George VI's reign:Gold Sovereign: The gold sovereign was the flagship gold coin of the British Empire, with a denomination ...

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BRITISH COINS, George VI (1936-1952), Crown, 1937, Halfcrowns (3), Florin, Shillings (3), Sixpence, Threepences (5), Penny and Threepence; Elizabeth II, Crowns (3), Halfcrown, Fifty-Pence and Nic ...

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BRITISH COINS, MISCELLANEOUS, Charles II, Silver Twopence, 1679; William III, contemporary forgery of a Shilling, first bust, 1696, Silver Sixpences (2), first bust, date illegible, large crowns ...

Sold for: $591.0
BRITISH COINS. Philip & Mary, Base Penny, initial mark halved rose and castle; Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Shilling, initial mark woolpack (1594-1596), Sixpences (2), 1570, initial mark crown, 1578, ...

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