.500 Silver 1 Shilling 1946 George VI English Crest With 'IND:IMP' ~ Frick Estate Provenance {World Coin A-35}

Fascinating antique coin will make an excellent, mysterious and educational gift for your young numismatist … or a special love token :- )

Details:
Issuer: United Kingdom
King: George VI (1936-1952)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1937-1946
Value: 1 Shilling = 12 Pence (1⁄20)
Currency: Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition: Silver (.500)
Weight 5.66 g
Diameter: 23.5 mm
Thickness: 1.7 mm
Shape: Round
Technique: Milled
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: 31 December 1990
Number: N# 6982
References KM# 853, Sp# 4082
Obverse: Uncrowned portrait of King George VI left, legend around.
Lettering: GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX HP
Translation: George the Sixth by the Grace of God King of all the Britains
Engraver: Thomas Humphrey Paget
Reverse: Crowned lion passant atop crown dividing date, legend above, denomination below.
Lettering: K G · FID·DEF·IND·IMP· 1946
·ONE·SHILLING·
Translation: Defender of the Faith Emperor of India
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge: Reeded
Comments:
The standard weight of these coins was 2/11 troy ounce (87.3 grains / 0.0909 oz ASW).
1946 reverse die varieties:
Rev A Narrow rim, I of IND points between beads, I of SHILL points between beads;
Rev B Wider rim, I of IND points at a bead, I of SHILL points at a bead;

This coin was found in an old coin album…
Think of it ::: a coin is really a flat disc double sided sculpture and should be regarded as such. The artistry involved in creating such tiny wonders is awesome and the history is both humbling and fascinating.

We are selling off quite a few foreign coins. We know nothing about coins. We are not researching them. We are not grading them. Sold as pictured/as is. Good luck.

Comes in a small plastic coin holder.

Provenance:
This is just one item out of a huge stash of clothing, accessories, coins and household items from the Henry Frick estate; the Railroad Magnate. The woman who acquired them originally worked as a ladies maid out on the Frick’s Long Island estate. We purchased them directly from her great granddaughter, a lifelong Danbury resident, who had been their careful and respectful guardian for many years/decades.

Now out into the world once again!

More from this haul to be auctioned over the next weeks/months! Keep an eye on our upcoming auctions which will include everything from Mr. Frick’s collapsible top hat - to his gold wire-rimmed childhood spectacles, and much much more!

Notes: The items offered here are antique, vintage, used. You should expect signs of wear consistent with age. Please regard all pictures carefully, as they are a large part of the description. We do our best to describe all items accurately. Every item starts at just $1. The bidders (you) determines the price. no responsibility for the correct description, genuineness, authenticity of or defect in any lot and makes no warranty in connection therewith. Written and oral descriptions are based on the Auction Manager's best opinion and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, materials or any other feature of items being sold. That said, and this is the important part: All items are sold FINAL SALE/AS IS/NO RETURNS. We love questions - please ask! Measurements, if provided in our descriptions, are close approximations. Enjoy the gamble and the hunt!

Consistent with age and use.

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Diana Clarke | (551) 206-3187 | diana@clearinghouseestatesales.com

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