United Kingdom 2 Shillings - Elizabeth II, 1953

1st portrait; with 'BRITT:OMN'

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Information

Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Currency Pound sterling (1158 – 1970)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Shillings
Year 1953
Ruler Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
Composition Copper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 11.31
Diameter (mm) 28.5
Thickness (mm) 2.5
Demonetized 30 June 1993

Description

2 Shillings from United Kingdom. Issued in 1953. Struck in Copper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni). Measures 28.5 mm and weighs 11.31 g.

Obverse
Young laureate bust of Queen Elizabeth II right, legend around. Note: with 'BRITT:OMN' (Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen of all the Britains)
Reverse
Central Tudor rose surrounded by thistles, shamrocks and leeks, legend above, denomination and date below. (Defender of the Faith)
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage g vg f vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1953  12M € 0,29 € 0,39 € 0,65 € 0,65 € 1,10 € 1,10 € 2,20 Circulation 98%
1953  2 — — — — — — — Matte Proof 0.4%
1953  40K — — — — — — € 15,00 Proof 3%

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