1927 Shilling George V (modified effigy, 3rd type)
George V 3rd type; modified effigy
1927United Kingdom
Part of Pre-decimal coins
1927 Shilling George V (modified effigy, 3rd type) is a United Kingdom Shilling coin struck in 1927 at the Royal Mint (Tower Hill). 9,262,300 were minted. Its estimated value in Very Fine is £8.41, from the Numista catalogue (October 2026). It is rated 6/10 for rarity (rare). It is struck in silver (.500), weighs 5.66 g and measures 23.5 mm across.
Denomination
Shilling
Condition
Circulation
Mintage
9,262,300
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 1927 Shilling (George V) rare?
Its circulation mintage of 9,262,300 is the 31st lowest of 101 circulation Shilling coins in the catalogue.
Versions of the 1927 George V Shilling
| Version | Finish | Variety | Mintage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 Shilling George V (modified effigy, 3rd type) (this page) | Circulation | modified effigy, 3rd type | 9,262,300 | £8.41Numista catalogue, Very Fine |
| 1927 Shilling George V (4th type) | Circulation | 4th type | — | £8.32Numista catalogue, Very Fine |
| 1927 Shilling George V Proof (4th type) | Proof | 4th type | 15,000 | £4.16melt value |
| 1927 Shilling George V Proof (4th type) | Proof | 4th type | 2 | £4.16melt value |
George V Shilling by year
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