George V was the monarch who was never meant to be king, but whose reign had a monumental impact on the making of modern Britain. This significant period of history saw the outbreak of the First World War, as well as the monarchy changing their familial name from Saxe-Coburg-Gotha to Windsor. 

Earning the nickname of ‘bob’, the shilling was a popular denomination when it was in use in circulation. The reverse of this George V shilling features a heraldic lion atop a crown. 

This coin is also available as part of The Making of Modern Britain George V Bundle, which offers collectors the opportunity to own an example of each of the circulating coins of George V’s reign.