{"product_id":"united-kingdom-1948-two-shillings-pound-sterling-pre-decimal-km-861-circulated-world-coin-item-shown","title":"United Kingdom 1948 Two Shillings Pound Sterling (pre-decimal) KM-861 Circulated World Coin Item Shown","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnited Kingdom 1948 Two Shillings Pound Sterling (pre-decimal) KM-861 Circulated World Coin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Kingdom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two Shillings Pound Sterling (pre-decimal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate \/ Issue:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1948\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePick \/ Catalog:\u003c\/strong\u003e KM-861\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIssuing Authority:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Kingdom, King George VI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e George VI Two Shillings (cupronickel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Mint, London\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMint Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver-gray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Legends GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX; reverse reads FID DEF IND IMP 1948 TWO SHILLINGS with crowned Tudor rose, thistle and shamrock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bare head of King George VI left; legend GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX; designer initials HP below neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crowned Tudor rose flanked by thistle (left) and shamrock (right), letters G R; legend FID DEF IND IMP 1948 TWO SHILLINGS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reeded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper-nickel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circulated; moderate wear (approx. Fine–VF)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition is based on visual inspection only. Please review all photos carefully for wear, marks, stains, scratches, edge issues, cleaning, damage, writing, or other condition details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will receive the exact coin shown in the listing photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIdentification note: Exact KM catalog number not confirmed without reference; dimensions given are standard for this type. | Date 1948 and reverse legend explicitly reading FID DEF IND IMP identify the George VI cupronickel florin of 1947–1948, distinct from the 1949–1951 type that omits IND IMP. Obverse portrait and legends of George VI, crowned Tudor rose with thistle and shamrock, reeded edge, and cupronickel specs match the post-1946 composition change. No further subtype or variety is indicated beyond the IND IMP legend; no mintmarks exist for this issue.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cool Coins \u0026 Notes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47371228020905,"sku":"FIQ-1BF311E1","price":2.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/2468\/9065\/files\/flipiq-banknote-1_4679a6e9-b5eb-4480-a2e3-5c25fa38e704.jpg?v=1787332050","url":"https:\/\/coolcoinsandnotes.com\/products\/united-kingdom-1948-two-shillings-pound-sterling-pre-decimal-km-861-circulated-world-coin-item-shown","provider":"Cool Coins \u0026 Notes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}