1927 shilling value - UK - first reverse
United Kingdom
shilling
KGV 1927
first reverse
What is a 1927 British shilling coin worth?
Values, images, and specs for the 1927 (1st rev) shilling from the UK.
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| VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
| £1.25 | £2 | £5 | £25 | £35 | £45+ |
Values are in UK Pounds
Based on European Grading System
Further information on grading, condition, detractors, and
how to assess your coin can be found further down this page.
The 1927 '1st reverse' UK shilling reverse
shows a lion standing on the royal crown,
with the date divided to either side.
The main design is surrounded by a
legend reading 'FID: DEF: IND: IMP:',
with 'ONE SHILLING' below.
primary varieties: '1st reverse', and '2nd reverse'
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Close-up images
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The obverse features the bare head of King
George V facing left, with the legend:
'GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX'
images courtesy of Kos Coins
Notes:
Reverse as per previous years, with date divided to
either side of crown.
Last year UK pound was official currency of the
'Irish Free State'.
| Monarch | King George V |
| Edge | reeded |
| Weight | 5.65 grams |
| Diameter | 23.6 mm |
| Comp | 50% silver |
| Minted | London, England |
| Mintage | approx. 9,262,344 (inc varieties) |
| Scarcity | relatively common for period |
| Obverse | Betram MacKennal |
| Reverse | George William De Saulles |
1927 United Kingdom
shilling specifications
first reverse
1927 United Kingdom
shilling design
first reverse
The retail value of a 1927
'1st reverse' UK shilling can
range from £1.25 to over
£45, depending on grade,
condition, desirability, and
demand.
Our guide below shows retail
estimates based on grade.
links to our self-help pages on coin assessment
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Grading Terms
| VG | Very Good |
| F | Fine |
| VF | Very Fine |
| EF | Extremely Fine |
| aUnc | about Uncirculated |
| Unc | Uncirculated |