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1938 Shilling George VI Proof (Scottish crest, with 'IND:IMP')
George VI Scottish crest; with 'IND:IMP'
1938United KingdomProof
Part of Pre-decimal coins
1938 Shilling George VI Proof (Scottish crest, with 'IND:IMP') is a United Kingdom Shilling coin struck in 1938 at the Royal Mint (Tower Hill). No mintage figure has been recorded, so it is not rated for rarity. Its melt value is £4.16 at the current silver price. No catalogue price has been recorded for it. It is struck in silver (.500), weighs 5.66 g and measures 23.5 mm across.
Denomination
Shilling
Condition
Proof
Mintage
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Physical Properties
Composition:Silver (.500)
Weight:5.66g
Shape:Round
Diameter:23.5mm
Thickness:1.5mm
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:Melt value only (no catalogue price recorded)
Versions of the 1938 George VI Shilling
| Version | Finish | Variety | Mintage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 Shilling George VI (English crest, with 'IND:IMP') | Circulation | English crest, with 'IND:IMP' | 4,833,400 | £5.54Numista type value, Very Fine |
| 1938 Shilling George VI (Scottish crest, with 'IND:IMP') | Circulation | Scottish crest, with 'IND:IMP' | 4,797,800 | £6.08Numista type value, Very Fine |
| 1938 Shilling George VI Proof (Scottish crest, with 'IND:IMP') (this page) | Proof | Scottish crest, with 'IND:IMP' | — | £4.16melt value |
| 1938 Shilling George VI Proof (English crest, with 'IND:IMP') | Proof | English crest, with 'IND:IMP' | — | £4.16melt value |
George VI Shilling by year
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