King George VI 1940 Shilling Value

What is a 1940 Shilling worth?. 1940 Shilling value, images, and specifications for the UK 1940 Shilling

Shilling 1940 Value

The 1940 Shilling obverse main design is surrounded by a legend reading 'FID DEF IND IMP', with the words 'ONE SHILLING' below. The UK 1940 Shilling reverse shows a lion standing on the royal crown, facing front, with the date 1940 divided to either side.

The shilling (1/-) was a coin worth one twentieth of a pound sterling, or twelve pence. The shilling was often known as a 'bob'. The shilling was a popular silver coin and sought after by collectors. The UK 1940 Shilling is a good collectors coin.
UK Shilling 1940 Value
50% Silver Shilling 1940 Value
UK 1940 Shilling Specification
King George VI 1940 Shilling
Coin Weight: 5.65 g
Coin Diameter: 23.6 mm
Coin Composition: 50% Silver
No of coins Minted: 11,099,126
Mint: London, England

What is a 1940 Shilling Worth
VG or VG 8 Coin in Very Good condition
F or F 12 Coin is in Fine condition
VF or VF 20 Coin is in Very Fine condition
EF or XF 40 Coin is in Extremely Fine condition
  AU58 & MS  60 Highest grade circulated coins
UNC Coin is Uncirculated

There are several factors that influence the value of a King George VI 1940 Shilling Value , these are rarity, demand and condition or grade. If a coin is too damaged to have value as a collectible, its metal content (the amount of gold or silver in the coin) may have a basal value.
VG F VF XF aUNC UNC
£1.30 £1.40 £1.90 £3.75 £6.95 £9.75++


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British King George VI 1940 Shilling Price

The value of a 1940 Shilling UK coin is sourced from various locations, including coin literature, coin dealers, resource websites, and auction asking price. Coin values are based on what you might expect to pay to buy a coin from a reputable dealer. Many factors affect coin values. For the purposes of our estimated values, we assume that the coin has no other detractors. All values are estimates only, based on third-party information. We do not guarantee prices to be accurate. We do not take any responsibility for how you use the information provided.