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2 1/2 Shillings - Elizabeth II 1st portrait
| Issuer | South African Mint |
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| Year | 1953-1960 |
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| Engraver(s) | Obverse: Mary Gillick Reverse: George Kruger Gray |
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| Obverse description | The obverse bears the right-facing laureate and draped effigy of Queen Elizabeth II as a young monarch, designed by Mary Gillick. The portrait is rendered in high relief with fine detail to the hair and drapery at the shoulder. The encircling legend reads ELIZABETH II REGINA, positioned along the upper periphery of the coin. The overall style reflects Gillick's classically influenced approach, conveying a serene and regal quality befitting the first coinage portrait of the Queen. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Mintage | 1953 - Hern#S304 - 2,513,000 1953 - Hern#S304; Proof - 6,000 1954 - Hern#S305 - 4,249,000 1954 - Hern#S305; Proof - 3,150 1955 - Hern#S306 - 3,863,000 1955 - Hern#S306; Proof - 2,850 1956 - Hern#S307 - 2,437,000 1956 - Hern#S307; Proof - 1,700 1957 - Hern#S308 - 2,137,000 1957 - Hern#S308; Proof - 1,130 1958 - Hern#S309 - 2,260,000 1958 - Hern#S309; Proof - 985 1959 - Hern#S310 - 46,000 1959 - Hern#S310; Proof - 900 1960 - Hern#S311 - 12,000 1960 - Hern#S311; Proof - 3,360 |
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