2 Shillings - Elizabeth II 1st portrait, Silver Proof

€94,186.00
IssuerRhodesia and Nyasaland
Year1955
TypeNon-circulating coins
Value2 Shillings (1/10)
CurrencyPound (1955-1964)
CompositionSilver (.500)
Weight11.31 g
Dimensions28.4 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Mary Gillick
Reverse: Thomas Humphrey Paget
In circulation to1 June 1965
Reference(s) KM#6a, Schön#37a
Obverse descriptionYoung laureate bust of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, legend around
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering+ QUEEN·ELIZABETH·THE·SECOND
Reverse descriptionAfrican Fish-Eagle with fish in talons dividing royal cypher, legend above, denomination and date below
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering·RHODESIA AND NYASALAND· E R HP TWO SHILLINGS·1955
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1955  - Proof - 2 000
Catalog ID9729189640
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