1 Shilling - Elizabeth II Scottish shield, no `BRITT:OMN`

€919.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1954-1970
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Shilling (1/20)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionCopper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni)
Weight5.66 g
Dimensions23.5 mm
Thickness1.7 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Mary Gillick
Reverse: William Maving Gardner
In circulation to31 December 1990
Reference(s) KM#905, Sp#4148
Obverse descriptionYoung laureate bust of Queen Elizabeth II right, legend around.  Note: no `BRITT:OMN`
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRATIA·REGINA + M·G·
(Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen)
Reverse descriptionCrowned Scottish shield of arms dividing date, legend above, denomination below.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringFID DEF 19 64 W G ONE SHILLING
(Translation: Defender of the Faith)
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1954  - - 26 771 700
1955  - - 27 950 900
1956  - - 42 853 600
1957  - - 17 959 900
1958  - - 40 822 500
1959  - - 1 012 900
1960  - - 14 376 900
1961  - - 2 762 500
1962  - - 18 967 300
1963  - - 32 300 000
1964  - - 5 239 100
1965  - - 2 774 000
1966  - - 15 607 000
1970  - Proof - 750 400
Catalog ID6764884340
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