1922 Shilling George V (2nd type)
George V 2nd type
1922United Kingdom
Part of Pre-decimal coins
1922 Shilling George V (2nd type) is a United Kingdom Shilling coin struck in 1922 at the Royal Mint (Tower Hill). 27,215,700 were minted. Its estimated value in Very Fine is £7.53, from the Numista catalogue (October 2026). It is rated 5/10 for rarity (rare). It is struck in silver (.500), weighs 5.66 g and measures 23.5 mm across.
Denomination
Shilling
Condition
Circulation
Mintage
27,215,700
Physical Properties
Composition:Silver (.500)
Weight:5.66g
Shape:Round
Diameter:23.5mm
Thickness:1.6mm
Currency:Pound sterling (1158-1971)
Mint:Royal Mint (Tower Hill)
Fine silver:2.83 g (500‰)
Melt value:£4.16 at £1.47/g, 3 Oct 2026
What pre-1947 silver is worth in metal →Features & Details
RoundSilver (.500)
Value source:Numista catalogue, Very Fine
Value date:3 Oct 2026
Is the 1922 Shilling (George V) rare?
Its circulation mintage of 27,215,700 is the 85th lowest of 101 circulation Shilling coins in the catalogue.
George V Shilling by year
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