1 Florin - Elizabeth II 1st Portrait - with "F:D:"
Features
| Issuer |
Australia
 |
|---|---|
| Queen |
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1956-1963 |
| Value | 1 Florin = 2 Shillings (0.1) |
| Currency | Pound (1910-1966) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 11.31 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Number | N# 6759 |
| References |
KM# 60  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. |
Obverse
1st portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right wearing a laurel
Script: Latin
Lettering: +ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRATIA·REGINA·F:D:
Translation: Elizabeth II by the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith
Designer:
Mary Gillick 
Mary Gillick was a sculptor best known for her effigy of Elizabeth II used on coinage in the United Kingdom and elsewhere from 1953 to 1970.
Reverse
Coat of Arms of Australia
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FLO RIN
K·G
1956
AUSTRALIA
Designer:
George Kruger Gray
George Kruger Gray was an English artist, best remembered for his designs of coinage and stained glass windows.
Edge
Reeded
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.
See also
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1 Florin - Edward VII (Pattern)
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1 Florin - Edward VII
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1 Florin - George V
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1 Florin - George V (Opening of old Parliament House)
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1 Florin - George V (Victoria and Melbourne Centenary)
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Pattern - 1 Florin - Edward VIII (Reverse Trial)
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1 Florin - George VI
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1 Florin - George VI
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1 Florin - George VI (50 Years of Federation)
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1 Florin - George VI (50 Years of Federation; Pattern)
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1 Florin - George VI (without "IND:IMP")
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1 Florin - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait - without "F:D:")
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1 Florin - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait - Royal Visit)
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| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | Frequency | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||
| 1956 | 8 090 000 | $ 4.30 | $ 5.60 | $ 14 | 23% | Circulation | |||||||
| 1956 | 1 500 | 0.5% | Proof | ||||||||||
| 1957 | 9 278 000 | $ 3.40 | $ 4.90 | $ 6.60 | $ 8.50 | $ 12 | 20% | Circulation | |||||
| 1957 | 1 256 | 0.20% | Proof | ||||||||||
| 1958 | 8 972 000 | $ 4.00 | $ 5.20 | $ 5.20 | $ 6.70 | $ 8.60 | 21% | Circulation | |||||
| 1958 | 1 506 | 0.3% | Proof | ||||||||||
| 1959 | 3 500 000 | $ 2.60 | $ 6.70 | $ 6.70 | $ 6.70 | $ 6.80 | 14% | Circulation | |||||
| 1959 | 1 506 | 0.4% | Proof | ||||||||||
| 1960 | 15 760 000 | $ 3.70 | $ 4.00 | $ 6.10 | $ 6.10 | $ 7.40 | 34% | Circulation | |||||
| 1960 | 1 509 | 0.8% | Proof | ||||||||||
| 1961 | 9 452 000 | $ 3.50 | $ 5.50 | $ 5.50 | $ 5.50 | $ 8.60 | 21% | Circulation | |||||
| 1961 | 1 506 | 0.20% | Proof | ||||||||||
| 1962 | 13 748 000 | $ 3.80 | $ 4.90 | $ 5.40 | $ 8.70 | $ 9.20 | 23% | Circulation | |||||
| 1962 | 2 016 | 0.4% | Proof | ||||||||||
| 1963 | 12 002 000 | $ 3.10 | $ 3.40 | $ 5.50 | $ 7.10 | $ 9.70 | 24% | Circulation | |||||
| 1963 | 5 042 | $ 52 | 0.8% | Proof | |||||||||
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Version | Grade | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232247 Lot 64309 
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Nov 17, 2022 | 1956 – Proof | UNC |
The lot includes several items. |
| © Heritage Auctions | |||||
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Katz Auction 77 Lot 252
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Feb 11, 2023 | 1957 – Circulation | UNC |
USD 11.60
(EUR 11.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
| © Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp. | |||||
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Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232247 Lot 64310
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Nov 17, 2022 | 1957 – Proof | UNC |
The lot includes several items. |
| © Heritage Auctions | |||||
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Katz Auction 77 Lot 253
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Feb 11, 2023 | 1958 – Circulation | UNC |
USD 6.33
(EUR 6.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
| © Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp. | |||||
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Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232248 Lot 61279
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Nov 24, 2022 | 1958 – Proof | UNC |
The lot includes several items. |
| © Heritage Auctions | |||||
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Katz Auction 77 Lot 254
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Feb 11, 2023 | 1959 – Circulation | UNC |
USD 5.27
(EUR 5.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
| © Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp. | |||||
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Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232242 Lot 63351
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Oct 13, 2022 | 1959 – Proof | UNC |
The lot includes several items. |
| © Heritage Auctions | |||||
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Katz Auction 77 Lot 255
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Feb 11, 2023 | 1960 – Circulation | UNC |
USD 7.38
(EUR 7.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 86 Lot 1673
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Jun 10, 2023 | 1962 – Circulation | UNC |
USD 132.89
(EUR 126.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 77 Lot 256
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Feb 11, 2023 | 1962 – Circulation | UNC |
USD 6.33
(EUR 6.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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