1926 Shilling George V (2nd type)
George V 2nd type
1926United Kingdom
Part of Pre-decimal coins
1926 Shilling George V (2nd type) is a United Kingdom Shilling coin struck in 1926 at the Royal Mint (Tower Hill). 22,516,400 were minted. Its type value in Very Fine is £7.53, Numista's price for this type (October 2026): 1926 has not been priced separately. 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
22,516,400
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 type value, Very Fine
Value date:3 Oct 2026
Is the 1926 Shilling (George V) rare?
Its circulation mintage of 22,516,400 is the 78th lowest of 101 circulation Shilling coins in the catalogue.
Versions of the 1926 George V Shilling
| Version | Finish | Variety | Mintage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 Shilling George V (2nd type) (this page) | Circulation | 2nd type | 22,516,400 | £7.53Numista type value, Very Fine |
| 1926 Shilling George V (modified effigy, 3rd type) | Circulation | modified effigy, 3rd type | — | £8.41Numista type value, Very Fine |
George V Shilling by year
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