1902-1910 The King Edward VII British Lion Silver SHILLING

The King Edward VII British Lion Shilling - 1902 - 1910

The First Coins of the 20th Century to feature the British Lion

When George de Saulles created new designs for the halfcrown, florin and shilling of King Edward VII he chose to adopt themes that would resonate with Britons of that era.  With an empire that was now the largest the world had ever seen, Britain's coinage needed to speak of her greatness.

Coin Specification

Monarch - King Edward VII

Denomination – Shilling

Years Issued - 1902 to 1910 inclusive

Alloy - Sterling Silver .925 fine

Weight – 5.7gm

Diameter – 24mm

Obverse - The portrait of King Edward VII by George de Saulles

Reverse - The British Lion astride the Tudor crown, in a circular border with plant like finials, symbolic of the age of Art Nouveau to which it belongs

This stunning coin is encapsulated, housed in a presentation box and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.