Numismatists ~ 1948 GBR:India 2 Shillings George VI With 'IND:IMP' Frick Estate Provenance {World Coin A-37}

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 1947-1948
Value 2 Shillings = 1 Florin (0.1)
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition Copper-nickel
Weight 11.31 g
Diameter 28.5 mm
Thickness 2.5 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized 30 June 1993
Number N# 883
References KM# 865, Sp# 4102
Obverse: Uncrowned portrait of King George VI left, legend around.
Lettering: 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 Tudor rose flanked by thistle and shamrock, legend above, denomination and date below
Lettering: :FID:DEF: :IND:IMP: G R K G
TWO SHILLINGS 1948
Translation: Defender of the Faith Emperor of India King George
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge: Reeded

Comments: The standard weight of these coins was 4/11 troy ounce (174.5 grains). Under the Coinage Act of 1946, the composition changed from .500 silver to .750 copper/.250 nickel but the weight remained unchanged.

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: Most of the items offered here are antique, vintage or used. You should expect signs of wear consistent with age. Please regard all pictures carefully and ask us any questions prior to bidding. Measurements, if provided in our descriptions, are close approximations. We do our best to describe all items accurately. Every item starts at just $1. The bidder (you) determines the price. Written descriptions are based on the Auction Manager's opinion and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, authenticity, 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! Enjoy the gamble and the hunt! :- ) Diana Clarke, Auction Manager

Commensurate with age

Coins & Stamps, Coins

18%

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