Shilling
British coin
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The British shilling, abbreviated "1s" or "1/-", was a unit of currency and a denomination of sterling coinage worth 1⁄20 of one pound, or twelve pence. It was first minted in the reign of Henry VII as the testoon, and became known as the... Wikipedia
Composition: (1503–1816) Silver; (1816–1920) 92.5% Ag; (1920–1946) 50% Ag; (1947–1970) Cupronickel;
Diameter: (1816–1970) 23.60 mm
Edge: Milled
Value: £0.05
Years of minting: c. 1548 – 1966
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