1 Cent - Elizabeth II 1st portrait

発行体 Eastern Caribbean States
年号 1955-1965
種類 Standard circulation coin
額面 1 Cent (0.01 BWI$)
通貨 British West Indies dollar (1935-1965)
材質 Bronze
重量 5.67 g
直径 26 mm
厚さ 1.51 mm
形状 Round
製造技法 Milled
向き Medal alignment ↑↑
彫刻師 Obverse: Cecil Thomas
Reverse: Thomas Humphrey Paget
流通終了年
参考文献 KM#2
表面の説明 Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right
表面の文字体系 Latin
表面の銘文 QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND CT
裏面の説明 Value flanked by palm tree fronds
裏面の文字体系 Latin
裏面の銘文 BRITISH CARIBBEAN TERRITORIES 1 CENT 1965 ·EASTERN GROUP·
Smooth
鋳造所
鋳造数 1955 - - 8 000 000
1955 - Proof - 2 000
1957 - - 3 000 000
1957 - Proof -
1958 - - 1 500 000
1958 - Proof - 20
1959 - - 500 000
1959 - Proof -
1960 - - 2 500 000
1960 - Proof -
1961 - - 2 280 000
1961 - Proof -
1962 - - 2 000 000
1962 - Proof -
1963 - - 750 000
1963 - Proof -
1964 - - 2 500 000
1964 - Proof -
1965 - - 4 800 000
1965 - Proof -
1965 - Prooflike -
Numisquare ID 4967807700
追加情報

Historical Context: This 1 Cent coin, issued by the Eastern Caribbean States from 1955 to 1965, features Queen Elizabeth II's first portrait. It signifies a pivotal post-war era and the evolving relationship between the United Kingdom and its Caribbean territories. Concurrent with the West Indies Federation (1958-1962), its issuance by the Eastern Caribbean Currency Board highlights a move towards regional currency unification, while maintaining the British monarch's symbolic presence.

Artistry: The obverse showcases Mary Gillick's iconic uncrowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. This "first portrait" presents the youthful monarch facing right, rendered in a post-war realist style, encircled by "QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND". The reverse design typically features the denomination "1 CENT" centrally, surrounded by the issuing authority, "EASTERN CARIBBEAN TERRITORIES" or "EASTERN CARIBBEAN CURRENCY BOARD", within a clear, functional layout.

Technical/Grading: Struck in bronze, this 1 Cent coin weighs 5.67 grams and measures 26 millimeters. For grading, critical high-points on the obverse Gillick portrait include the hair above the ear and along the forehead, and the cheekbone. On the reverse, the central numeral "1" and surrounding lettering are key areas for strike quality and wear assessment. Bronze coins from this tropical region frequently display environmental toning or spotting, impacting aesthetic appeal and perceived grade.

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