United Kingdom 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II, 1953

Scottish shield; with 'BRITT:OMN'

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Information

Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Currency Pound sterling (1158 – 1970)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Shilling
Year 1953
Ruler Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
Composition Copper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 5.66
Diameter (mm) 23.5
Thickness (mm) 1.7
Demonetized 31 December 1990

Description

1 Shilling from United Kingdom. Issued in 1953. Struck in Copper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni). Measures 23.5 mm and weighs 5.66 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
Crowned Scottish shield of arms dividing date, legend above, denomination below. (Defender of the Faith)
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage g vg f vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1953  20.7M € 0,41 € 0,41 € 0,49 € 0,74 € 0,74 € 1,60 € 1,60 98%
1953  2 — — — — — — — Matte Proof 0.4%
1953  40K — — — — — — € 14,00 Proof 2%

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