1 Shilling - Elizabeth II 1st Portrait - with "F:D:"

Features

Issuer Australia
Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1955-1963
Value 1 Shilling (1⁄20)
Currency Pound (1788-1966)
Composition Silver (.500)
Weight 5.65 g
Diameter 23.5 mm
Thickness 1.8 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number
N#
9088
References KM# 59,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Schön# 47
Gerhard Schön; 2022. Weltmünzkatalog / 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (47. Auflage). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.
And 1 more volumes.

Obverse

1st portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right wearing a laurel.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
+ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRATIA·REGINA·F:D:
M · G ·

Unabridged legend: ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA FIDEI DEFENSATRIX

Translation:
Elizabeth II by the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith
M · G ·

Engraver: Mary Gillick

Reverse

Ram's head left above value and date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
AUSTRALIA
KG
SHILLING·1956

Engraver: George Kruger Gray

Edge

Reeded

1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait - with "F:D:") -  obverse

© Michass (CC BY-SA)

Mint

Royal Mint, Melbourne, Australia (1872-1969)

Comments

The Queen Elizabeth II series of pre-decimal coins have been issued in Sherwood Sets of all six denominations.
This particular set contains all of the 1962 issues.

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1955  Photo 7 492 000 $ 2.40 $ 2.40 $ 3.00 $ 5.30 $ 9.70 18% Circulation
1955  Photo 1 200 0.19% Proof
1956  Photo 6 064 000 $ 3.60 $ 3.60 $ 3.60 15% Circulation
1956  Photo 1 500 0.4% Proof
1957  12 668 000 $ 2.70 $ 3.20 $ 3.20 $ 3.50 $ 5.20 23% Circulation
1957  1 256 0.15% Proof
1958  7 412 000 $ 2.50 $ 3.20 $ 3.20 $ 4.10 $ 7.30 17% Circulation
1958  Photo 1 506 0.19% Proof
1959  Photo 10 876 000 $ 1.80 $ 2.70 $ 3.40 $ 7.80 $ 12 21% Circulation
1959  1 506 0.3% Proof
1960  14 512 000 $ 2.00 $ 2.20 $ 2.80 $ 4.20 $ 5.90 27% Circulation
1960  Photo 1 509 0.3% Proof
1961  Photo 31 864 000 $ 2.30 $ 2.90 $ 2.90 $ 3.30 $ 6.20 41% Circulation
1961  1 506 0.3% Proof
1962  6 592 000 $ 3.50 $ 3.50 $ 3.50 $ 5.70 13% Circulation
1962  2 016 0.3% Proof
1963  Photo 10 072 000 $ 2.00 $ 2.20 $ 3.20 $ 3.20 $ 8.10 20% Circulation
1963  5 042 0.6% Proof
1963  0.05% Twelve Coin Set; Hendo

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait - with "F:D:")Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait - with "F:D:")Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait - with "F:D:")
Katz
Auction 77
Internet Archive
11 Feb 2023 1955 – Circulation UNC
(MS-60)
USD 9.71
(EUR 9.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait - with "F:D:")Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait - with "F:D:")Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait - with "F:D:")Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait - with "F:D:")Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait - with "F:D:")
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232248
Lot 61278
Internet Archive
24 Nov 2022 1955 – Proof UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait - with "F:D:")
Katz
Auction 77
Lot 248
Internet Archive
11 Feb 2023 1956 – Circulation AU USD 8.63
(EUR 8.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait - with "F:D:")Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait - with "F:D:")
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232245
Lot 62351
Internet Archive
3 Nov 2022 1956 – Proof UNC
(NGC PR66)
USD 65.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait - with "F:D:")Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait - with "F:D:")
Heritage Auctions
Weekly World and Ancient Coin Auction 231916
Lot 63154
Internet Archive
18 Apr 2019 1958 – Proof UNC
(NGC PR67)
USD 180.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait - with "F:D:")
Katz
Auction 77
Lot 249
Internet Archive
11 Feb 2023 1959 – Circulation AU USD 9.71
(EUR 9.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait - with "F:D:")Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait - with "F:D:")Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait - with "F:D:")Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait - with "F:D:")Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait - with "F:D:")
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232241
Lot 62375
Internet Archive
6 Oct 2022 1960 – Proof UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait - with "F:D:")
Katz
Auction 77
Lot 250
Internet Archive
11 Feb 2023 1961 – Circulation UNC USD 8.63
(EUR 8.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait - with "F:D:")
Katz
Auction 77
Lot 251
Internet Archive
11 Feb 2023 1963 – Circulation UNC Unsold
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait - with "F:D:")
Katz
Auction 103
Lot 1729
Internet Archive
9 Dec 2023 Undetermined UNC USD 14.02
(EUR 13.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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