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1914 shilling, and what it's worth

The Australian George V shilling dated 1914, struck at the Royal Mint in London, with the coat of arms reverse and no Heaton H by the date.

Typical sale · Extremely Finen = 9

A genuine one, barely worn

$240

Middle half of sales $200 to $320. Lowest $80, highest $520.

Hammer prices (before buyer's fees) from 14 single-item sales at Noble Numismatics and Downies, 2017 to 2025. Updated 30 Oct 2026.

Prices by condition

AUD

Worn coins sell for less. Find the row that looks most like yours.

Barely wornExtremely Fine · 9 sales

$240

Never usedUncirculated · 5 sales

$1,200

Line: lowest to highest sale. Box: the middle half of sales. Dot: the median, half sold for more and half for less.

Recent sales

Hammer
DateConditionAuctionPrice
28 Jul 2025 Barely worn Noble $200
25 Nov 2024 Barely worn Noble $80
20 Nov 2023 Never used Noble $240
30 Aug 2021 Never used Noble $320
23 Mar 2021 Barely worn Noble $220
28 Jul 2020 Never used Noble $4,000

How to check yours

Each letter on the drawing marks where to look. A magnifying glass or your phone's zoom helps.

Front (head side)
GEORGIVS V D.G. BRITT: OMN: REX F.D. IND: IMP:
Back
ONE SHILLING1914A

  1. Does the date read 1914?

    The bottom of the reverse, under the motto ribbon
    YES
    The four digits under the ribbon read 1914.
    NO
    The date shows a different year.
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Record

Face value
1/-
Year
1914
Mint
Royal Mint London
  • Struck by the Royal Mint, London. [1][2]
  • 3,300,000 were struck. [2][3][4]
  • Made of sterling silver, 23.5 mm across and 5.65 grams. [2][4]
  • The portrait of George V is by Bertram Mackennal and the coat of arms reverse is by W. H. J. Blakemore. [2][4]

Questions

How much is a 1914 shilling worth?

A genuine 1914 shilling in barely worn condition (Extremely Fine) has typically sold for $240 at Australian auctions, with the middle half of sales between $200 and $320. Better-preserved examples sell for more.

How do I know if my 1914 shilling is genuine?

Work through the checks above. They cover what genuine examples show and what altered or different versions don't. A photo can't prove a coin or note is genuine, so for a valuable find, ask a professional numismatist or a grading service before you sell.

Should I clean it?

No. Cleaning leaves fine scratches that collectors spot at once, and cleaned coins and notes sell for much less. Keep it as it is, in a paper envelope or a coin holder.

Sources

Every fact on this page comes from at least two independent sources. Prices come from our own record of auction results.

  1. Coin - 1 Shilling, Australia, 1914, read 29 Oct 2026
  2. Australia 1914 shilling, read 29 Oct 2026
  3. Australian Shilling 1910 to 1936, read 29 Oct 2026
  4. Shilling (Australian coin), read 29 Oct 2026