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1 Shilling - Elizabeth II 1st portrait, Trial Strike
| Issuer | Nigeria |
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| Year | 1962 |
| Type | Coin pattern |
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| Obverse description | Crowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, depicting the first portrait by Mary Gillick, with the Queen wearing the St. Edward's Crown and a pearl necklace. The peripheral legend reads QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND, running clockwise around the bust. The word TRIAL is stamped in the field to the right of the effigy, identifying this piece as a trial strike. The coin exhibits a reeded edge and finely milled border. |
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| Reverse description | A centrally positioned oil palm tree (Elaeis guineensis) with elegantly detailed fronds radiating outward, dividing the date 1962 on either side at mid-field. Two six-pointed star ornaments flank the date at the lower left and right. The peripheral legend FEDERATION OF NIGERIA curves along the upper arc, while the denomination ONE SHILLING is inscribed along the lower arc. The word TRIAL is stamped in the right field, confirming the trial strike status of this piece. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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