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1911 Shilling George V Proof (1st type)
George V 1st type
1911United KingdomProof
Part of Pre-decimal coins
1911 Shilling George V Proof (1st type) is a United Kingdom Shilling coin struck in 1911 at the Royal Mint (Tower Hill). 6,000 were minted. Its melt value is £7.71 at the current silver price. No catalogue price has been recorded for it. It is rated 8/10 for rarity (very rare). It is struck in silver (.925), weighs 5.66 g and measures 23.5 mm across.
Denomination
Shilling
Condition
Proof
Mintage
6,000
Physical Properties
Composition:Silver (.925)
Weight:5.66g
Shape:Round
Diameter:23.5mm
Currency:Pound sterling (1158-1971)
Mint:Royal Mint (Tower Hill)
Fine silver:5.24 g (925‰)
Melt value:£7.71 at £1.47/g, 3 Oct 2026
What pre-1947 silver is worth in metal →Features & Details
RoundSilver (.925)
Value source:Melt value only (no catalogue price recorded)
Is the 1911 Shilling (George V) rare?
Its proof mintage of 6,000 is the 13th lowest of 25 proof Shilling coins in the catalogue.
Versions of the 1911 George V Shilling
| Version | Finish | Variety | Mintage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 Shilling George V (1st type) | Circulation | 1st type | 20,065,900 | £9.68Numista type value, Very Fine |
| 1911 Shilling George V Proof (1st type) (this page) | Proof | 1st type | 6,000 | £7.71melt value |
George V Shilling by year
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