Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
---|---|
Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
Type | Standard circulation coins |
Years | 1954-1970 |
Value | 1 Shilling (1⁄20) |
Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni) |
Weight | 5.66 g |
Diameter | 23.5 mm |
Thickness | 1.7 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Demonetized | 31 December 1990 |
Number | N# 882 |
References | KM# 904, Sp# 4147 |
Young laureate bust of Queen Elizabeth II right, legend around.
Note: no 'BRITT:OMN'
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+ ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRATIA·REGINA
M·G·
Translation: Elizabeth II by the Grace of God Queen
Engraver: Mary Gillick
Crowned English shield of arms dividing date, legend above, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FID DEF
19 57
W G
ONE SHILLING
Unabridged legend: Fidei Defensatrix
Translation: Defender of the Faith
Engraver: William Maving Gardner
Reeded
© Copyright 2023. [4]