The expression refers to the back, or the reverse, of a British Shilling with the English design on it. The alternative was the Scottish design.
From 1937 to 1967, British Shilling were minted with two different reverse designs, an English reverse and a Scottish reverse.
From 1937 to 1952, the George VI Shillings with English reverse depicts a crowned lion rampant on a large crown and, and the Scottish reverse depicts a crowned lion seated on a large crown and holding a sword and sceptre.
From 1953 to 1967, the Elizabeth II Shillings with English reverse depicts a crowned shield with three lions, and the Scottish reverse depicts a crowned shield with a lion rampant.
From 1937 to 1966 inclusive, British Shilling coins were minted with one of two different reverse designs. Shillings with what is known as the "English" reverse, shows the English Coat of Arms which depicts three lions (which are actually leopards). Shillings with what is known as the "Scottish" reverse, shows the Scottish Coat of Arms which depicts a lion rampant. Both Coats of Arms are "Crowned".
The English do not produce a coin known as a "quarter". Perhaps you refer to a British "Shilling" being approximately the same diameter as a US "Quarter". The 1958 British Shilling comes in two varieties. Both feature Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse, the difference is on the reverse. The "English" reverse shows a crowned shield with three lions. The "Scottish" reverse shows a crowned shield with a rampant lion. Both coins have FID DEF and ONE SHILLING inscribed on the reverse. See the related question at the link below.
The British Shilling from 1937 to 1967 was produced in two versions, one with an "English" design on the reverse, the other with a "Scottish" design on the reverse. British Shillings were no longer made from silver after 1946. Pictures of a specific coin are difficult to come by. Frequently you should be able to find one on eBay, but the picture is withdrawn after the coin is sold. The two links below show a 1944 "English" reverse and a 1948 "Scottish" reverse which are just about identical to the 1950 coins.
A British 1970 Shilling (English reverse) (Proof FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £3 GBP. A British 1970 Shilling (Scottish reverse) (Proof FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £2 GBP. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
The 1923 British Shilling is made from 50% silver, 40% copper and 10% nickel, as are all British Shilling coins minted from 1920 to 1946 inclusive. Assuming that they are not too badly worn, the 1920 to 1936 British Shilling weighs 5.65 grams.
Generally we refer to the English spoken in the British Isles as "British English," but the distinction could be made between various forms of it: Irish English, Scottish English and English English.
The English, Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish are all British!
the difference is scotland stinks
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no, British people are either English, Welsh, Scottish or northen Irish
Haggis is not a British dish. It is Scottish. Many people get British and Scottish food confused as well as Irish and Welsh, but to answer your question, Haggis is not a traditional British food. It is a traditional Scottish food, but some English people enjoy the dish.
English is a language or subject. . . "the English" may refer to (our neighbors from across the pond) British folk. As above, but "the English" would only refer to people from England. Someone from Britain would be British but could also be English (though they could also be Scottish, Welsh or Irish) Not all people from Britian are English!