1 Shilling - Elizabeth II 1st portrait

€1.00
IssuerRhodesia and Nyasaland
Year1955-1957
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Shilling (1/20)
CurrencyPound (1955-1964)
CompositionCopper-nickel
Weight5.66 g
Dimensions23.6 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Mary Gillick
Reverse: Paul Vincze
In circulation to1 June 1965
Reference(s) KM#5, Schön#36
Obverse descriptionYoung laureate bust of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, legend around
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering+ QUEEN·ELIZABETH·THE·SECOND
Reverse descriptionStanding image of sable antelope facing left, legend above, date and denomination below
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringRHODESIA AND NYASALAND 1956 P.V. ONE SHILLING
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1955  - - 200 000
1955  - Proof - 10
1956  - - 1 700 000
1956  - Proof -
1957  - - 3 500 000
1957  - Proof -
Catalog ID6128973730
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