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1926 Shilling George V (modified effigy, 3rd type)
George V 3rd type; modified effigy
1926United Kingdom
Part of Pre-decimal coins
1926 Shilling George V (modified effigy, 3rd type) is a United Kingdom Shilling coin struck in 1926 at the Royal Mint (Tower Hill). No mintage figure has been recorded, so it is not rated for rarity. Its type value in Very Fine is £8.41, Numista's price for this type (October 2026): 1926 has not been priced separately. It is struck in silver (.500), weighs 5.66 g and measures 23.5 mm across.
Denomination
Shilling
Condition
Circulation
Mintage
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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
Versions of the 1926 George V Shilling
| Version | Finish | Variety | Mintage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 Shilling George V (2nd type) | Circulation | 2nd type | 22,516,400 | £7.53Numista type value, Very Fine |
| 1926 Shilling George V (modified effigy, 3rd type) (this page) | Circulation | modified effigy, 3rd type | — | £8.41Numista type value, Very Fine |
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