Not my speciality, but I do collect British pieces. If you email me a list at jpierce@cdcda.org, or post here, I will provide some estimates for you.
well i got shillings dating from 1947, 1948, 1949, 1951, 1953, 1956, 1957, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963 & 1964 from scotland and england and the old five pence i got the dates of 1968, 1969, 1970, 1975, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1987, 1988, 1989 soory i cant give any pictures
Are these circulated or uncirculated? If circulated, most are only worth 15 cents to a few dollars at best.
Good answer! Since they are circulated examples, as per my prior answer, the Shillings are worth 15 cents to $1 depending upon the condition. The five pence are all worth about 15 cents each. The only exception is the to the above notes is the 1959 shilling, which is worth a little more - maybe $2. Since the shillings were last made in 1970 (Great Britain converted to a decimal system in 1971 and did away with the Shilling) they are worth holding onto. If it were me, I might use them as the start of a British 20th century type set - which can be collected relatively inexpensively.
thanks for the advise two thing i want to ask 1) where can i find this 20th centry set 2) and why is the 1959 shilling worth more?
You cannot find a 20th century British type set, you have to assemble one. Purchase a copy of Krause's World Coins and attempt to find (through dealers in foreign coins) one example of each of the 20th centry coins listed. A lot of fun, and a great set to have when complete. On the subject of the 1959 Shilling, I should clarify. You mentioned Scottish and English in the post. The 1959 Shilling is only worth more if it has the Scottish arms on the reverse as opposed to the English arms. As for why, I believe it is just a matter of lower mintage in that particular year.
You might also try a library for a copy of the Standard Catalog of World Coins for pictures, values and lots more interesting info.
I just happen to be working on the GB shilling myself and the 47 to 59 shillings are pretty easy to collect, my trouble is trying to find the silver shillings from 1901 to 46 (i collect only 20th century type sets). But i do agree the shilling is a very cool coin to have a complete collection of.
When you said old i was thinking 1663-1787 shillings. Anything to get people into my era of collecting i suppose! Can i ask what country you are located in? Everyone has assumed you are an American thus far. But if you're in England, don't waste you're money on a Krause get a Collectors' Coins 2005 for a fiver and get studying it, everything you need to know pricewise (realistically) of the modern coinage (post 1816) is there for you.
Spinks is better still, but it costs more and the more modern coins won't be covered in any more detail.
Sylvester,Coincraft's catalogue is very detailed in its coverage,but has been out of print since 2000.There will not be a new edition in the near future. Aidan.
