British Coins Two Shillings or Florin 1951 King George VI
Obverse: Bust of King George VI (Bare bust facing left), with the inscription "GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX" around the perimeter (By the Grace of God George VI King of all Britain). At the bottom of Georges neck are the designer’s initials “MP”.
The obverse was originally designed for use on Edward VIII coins and it is by Sir Thomas Humphrey Pagent.
After 1948 the title of emperor of India (IND:IMP) was no longer used on the Halfpenny because India had became independent country.
Reverse: Crowned Tudor Rose (The Tudor rose (sometimes called the Union rose) is the traditional floral heraldic emblem of England and takes its name and origins from the Tudor dynasty.). To the right of the rose is a shamrock with the mongram “R” below. To the left of the rose is a thistle with the mongram “G” below. On the upper outer periphery are the words “:FID: DEF:” (Fidei defensor is a Latin title which translates to Defender of the Faith — a title of the sovereigns of England.). On the lower outer periphery is the denomination “TWO SHILLINGS” and the date.
Engraver: George Edward Kruger Gray
Edge: Reeded
Years: 1949-1951.
Face value: 2 Shillings = 1 Florin.
Metal: Copper-nickel.
Weight: 11.31 g.
Diameter: 28.5 mm.
Thickness: 2.5 mm.
Shape: Round.
GEORGE VI FLORIN - Years Minted: 1937-1951
Variety 1 1937-1948 - Old obverse legend "GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX F:D:IND: IMP."
Variety 2 1949-1951 - New obverse legend "GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX"
Type 1 Composition: 50% Silver (1937-1946)
Type 2 Composition: Copper-Nickel (1947-1951)
Weight: 11.3 grams (Type 1: 0.1818 oz of silver)
Total Type 1 Mintages: 317,707,198
Total Type 2 Mintages: 80,384,176
British Coins 1937-1952 King George VI
British Two Shillings or Florin 1951 King George VI