5 Shillings - Elizabeth II 1st portrait
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Features
| Issuer |
South Africa
 |
|---|---|
| Queen |
Elizabeth II (1952-1961)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 1953-1959 |
| Value | 5 Shillings (¼) |
| Currency | Pound (1825-1961) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) (50%Ag, 50%Cu) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 3.06 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 March 1961 |
| Number | N# 11621 |
| References | KM# 52 Standard Catalog of World Coins (85 volumes).Brian Hern, John Bothma, Hercie Peterse; 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa. |
Obverse
Young laureate portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, legend around, engraver's initials on truncation..
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II REGINA
M.G.
Translation: Queen Elizabeth II
Engraver: Mary Gillick
Reverse
Springbok running right, legend around, date above, denomination below, engraver's initials lower right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SUID-AFRIKA · 1953 · SOUTH AFRICA
CLS
5s
Engraver: Coert Laurens Steynberg
Edge
Reeded
Mint
Pretoria, South Africa (1890-1902, 1923-1992)Comments
0.4546 oz ASW
The 1953 Matte Proof strike is listed in Krause SCWM but does not appear in Hern's.
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| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | References | Frequency | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| 1953 | Matte Proof | 0.2% | |||||||||||||
| 1953 | 
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250 000 | $ 18 | $ 22 | $ 23 | $ 33 | Hern# S318 Brian Hern, John Bothma, Hercie Peterse; 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa. |
43% | |||||||
| 1953 | 5 000 | Hern# S318 Brian Hern, John Bothma, Hercie Peterse; 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa. |
Proof | 1.7% | |||||||||||
| 1953 | 8 000 | Hern# S318 Brian Hern, John Bothma, Hercie Peterse; 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa. |
Prooflike | 1.7% | |||||||||||
| 1954 |
|
10 000 | $ 31 | $ 36 | Hern# S319 Brian Hern, John Bothma, Hercie Peterse; 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa. |
7% | |||||||||
| 1954 | 3 150 | Hern# S319 Brian Hern, John Bothma, Hercie Peterse; 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa. |
Proof | 1.0% | |||||||||||
| 1954 | 3 890 | Hern# S319 Brian Hern, John Bothma, Hercie Peterse; 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa. |
Prooflike | 0.5% | |||||||||||
| 1955 |
|
40 000 | $ 23 | $ 23 | $ 23 | $ 37 | Hern# S320 Brian Hern, John Bothma, Hercie Peterse; 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa. |
12% | |||||||
| 1955 | 2 850 | Hern# S320 Brian Hern, John Bothma, Hercie Peterse; 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa. |
Proof | 0.7% | |||||||||||
| 1955 | 2 230 | Hern# S320 Brian Hern, John Bothma, Hercie Peterse; 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa. |
Prooflike | 0.3% | |||||||||||
| 1956 |
|
100 000 | $ 25 | $ 25 | $ 25 | $ 31 | Hern# S321 Brian Hern, John Bothma, Hercie Peterse; 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa. |
19% | |||||||
| 1956 | 1 700 | Hern# S321 Brian Hern, John Bothma, Hercie Peterse; 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa. |
Proof | 1.2% | |||||||||||
| 1956 | 2 200 | Hern# S321 Brian Hern, John Bothma, Hercie Peterse; 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa. |
Prooflike | 0.2% | |||||||||||
| 1957 |
|
154 347 | $ 21 | $ 22 | $ 22 | $ 40 | Hern# S322 Brian Hern, John Bothma, Hercie Peterse; 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa. |
24% | |||||||
| 1957 | 1 130 | Hern# S322 Brian Hern, John Bothma, Hercie Peterse; 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa. |
Proof | 0.2% | |||||||||||
| 1957 | 1 600 | Hern# S322 Brian Hern, John Bothma, Hercie Peterse; 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa. |
Prooflike | 0.5% | |||||||||||
| 1958 |
|
233 467 | $ 20 | $ 24 | $ 24 | $ 24 | Hern# S323 Brian Hern, John Bothma, Hercie Peterse; 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa. |
43% | |||||||
| 1958 | 985 | Hern# S323 Brian Hern, John Bothma, Hercie Peterse; 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa. |
Proof | 0.5% | |||||||||||
| 1958 | 1 500 | Hern# S323 Brian Hern, John Bothma, Hercie Peterse; 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa. |
Prooflike | 0.9% | |||||||||||
| 1959 | 2 989 | Hern# S324 Brian Hern, John Bothma, Hercie Peterse; 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa. |
2% | ||||||||||||
| 1959 | 950 | Hern# S324 Brian Hern, John Bothma, Hercie Peterse; 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa. |
Proof | 0.7% | |||||||||||
| 1959 | 2 200 | Hern# S324 Brian Hern, John Bothma, Hercie Peterse; 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa. |
Prooflike | 0.7% | |||||||||||
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Bullion value: USD 15.00
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Version | Grade | Sold price |
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Katz Auction 141 Lot 3682 
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25 Oct 2024 | 1953 – Hern# S318 | UNC |
USD 44.50
(EUR 39.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions 2023 November 19 Spotlight: Coins of the British Empire World Coins Showcase Auction 61348 Lot 25239
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19 Nov 2023 | 1953 – Hern# S318 |
UNC (NGC MS66) |
USD 360.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 94 Lot 2317
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30 Aug 2023 | 1953 – Hern# S318 | UNC |
USD 52.49
(EUR 46.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232203 Lot 63669
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13 Jan 2022 | 1953 – Hern# S318 |
UNC (NGC MS65) |
USD 89.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 77 Lot 619
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11 Feb 2023 | 1953 – Hern# S318 | AU |
USD 28.53
(EUR 25.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 123 Lot 1753
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27 Apr 2024 | 1954 – Hern# S319 |
USD 78.73
(EUR 69.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232250 Lot 63764
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8 Dec 2022 | 1955 – Hern# S320 | UNC |
The lot includes several items. |
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Katz Auction 123 Lot 1754
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27 Apr 2024 | 1955 – Hern# S320 |
USD 65.04
(EUR 57.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 98 Lot 1963
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14 Oct 2023 | 1956 – Hern# S321 | UNC |
USD 43.36
(EUR 38.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 80 Lot 1042
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5 Apr 2023 | 1956 – Hern# S321 | UNC |
USD 92.43
(EUR 81.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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