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1 Shilling - Elizabeth II English shield, with `BRITT:OMN`
| Issuer | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1953 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Shilling (1/20) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni) |
| Weight | 5.66 g |
| Dimensions | 23.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Round
Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Obverse: Mary Gillick
Reverse: William Maving Gardner |
| In circulation to | 31 December 1990 |
| Reference(s) | KM#890, Sp#4139 |
| Obverse description | Young laureate bust of Queen Elizabeth II right, legend around. Note: with `BRITT:OMN` |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | + ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA
BRITT:OMN:REGINA
M· G·
(Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen of all the Britains) |
| Reverse description | Crowned English shield of arms dividing date, legend above, denomination below. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | FID DEF
19 53
W G
ONE SHILLING
(Translation: Defender of the Faith) |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1953 - - 41 943 800
1953 - Matte Proof - 2
1953 - Proof - 40 000
|
| Catalog ID | 7443129390 |
| Comments | |
