Great Britain Shilling with English Reverse 1902 to 1951

These coins display likenesses of George VI, George V and Edward VII. Generally the older coins are worth more. See the listings below

The coin in the picture has an English reverse. There is a similar family of coins with Scottish reverses. Review the Scottish reverse at this CoinQuest link [PRESS HERE].

Precious metal content varies as follows:

1902 to 1919: 0.168 troy ounces silver
1920 to 1946: 0.091 ounces
1947 to 1951: no silver; coin is made of copper-nickel

If your coin has silver content, it can never be worth less than the silver it contains, even if damaged, or worn to a frazzle. Here are some approximate catalog values. All dates are about equal in value, except as called out below.

SHILLING, EDWARD VII, 1902 to 1910
worn: $7 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $15
well preserved: $80
fully uncirculated: $300
coins dated 1905 are rare and catalog for $350 in average circulated condition

SHILLING, GEORGE V, 1911 to 1936
worn: $4 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $7
well preserved: $25
fully uncirculated: $70

SHILLING, GEORGE VI, 1937 to 1951
worn: $2 US dollar or value of silver, if greater
average circulated: $3
well preserved: $6
fully uncirculated: $18
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