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Reverse

Two Shillings (Florin)

George VI Two Shillings (Florin)

United Kingdom (Royal Mint) · 1948

A British two shilling coin featuring the portrait of King George VI on the obverse and a crowned rose flanked by a thistle and shamrock on the reverse.

Country: United Kingdom (Royal Mint)
Year: 1948
Denomination: Two Shillings (Florin)
Metal: Cupro-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)

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Overview

A British two shilling coin featuring the portrait of King George VI on the obverse and a crowned rose flanked by a thistle and shamrock on the reverse.

Historical significance

This coin dates from the post-WWII era under King George VI. Notably, 1948 was the last year British coins included the title 'IND: IMP' (Emperor of India), as India gained independence in 1947.

Obverse (front)

Bare head of King George VI facing left. Legend: GEORGIVS VI D: G: BR: OMN: REX. Design by Thomas Humphrey Paget.

Reverse (back)

A Tudor Rose crowned, flanked by a thistle (representing Scotland) and a shamrock (representing Ireland). Letters 'G' and 'R' flanking the stem. Legend: FID: DEF: IND: IMP: TWO SHILLINGS 1948. Design by George Kruger Gray.

Estimated value

$0.50-$2.00 in circulated condition; $5.00-$15.00 in high Uncirculated grades.

What drives this coin's value

Value is primarily driven by condition and eye appeal. It is not a rare date, so only coins in exceptional, uncirculated condition command a significant premium.

Grade assessment

Very Fine (VF) - Visible wear on the King's hair and the high points of the rose, but details are still clear.

Mintage & rarity

Common; approximately 52,185,000 minted.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Counterfeits of this specific non-silver date are rare. Authentic coins should have crisp reeding on the edge and weigh approximately 11.3g.

Notable varieties & errors

No major die varieties or errors are widely recognized for this specific year.

Similar coins

Often confused with the One Shilling coin, which is smaller, or Australian/New Zealand florins which used similar denominations but different reverse art.

Care & preservation

Do not clean or polish, as this destroys numismatic value. Store in an acid-free holder (PVC-free) to prevent toning or surface degradation.

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