1 Shilling - Elizabeth II English shield; with 'BRITT:OMN'

1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (English shield; with 'BRITT:OMN') - obverse1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (English shield; with 'BRITT:OMN') - reverse

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Features

Issuer United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 1953
Value 1 Shilling (1⁄20)
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition Copper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni)
Weight 5.66 g
Diameter 23.5 mm
Thickness 1.7 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized 31 December 1990
Number
N#
7183
References KM# 890,
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.
Sp# 4139
Emma Howard (editor); 2021. Standard Catalogue of British Coins : Coins of England & the United Kingdom Pre-Decimal Issues (56th edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
And 2 more volumes.

Obverse

Young laureate bust of Queen Elizabeth II right, legend around.

Note: with 'BRITT:OMN'

Script: Latin

Lettering:
+ ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA BRITT:OMN:REGINA
M· G·

Unabridged legend: Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Britanniarum Omnium Regina

Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen of all the Britains

Engraver: Mary Gillick

Reverse

Crowned English shield of arms dividing date, legend above, denomination below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FID DEF
19 53
W G
ONE SHILLING

Unabridged legend: Fidei Defensatrix

Translation: Defender of the Faith

Engraver: William Maving Gardner

Edge

Reeded

1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (English shield; with 'BRITT:OMN') -  obverse

Comments

House of Windsor (1917 to date), Elizabeth II (1952-2022), Pre-decimal issues (1953-70).

The original weight of these coins was 2/11 troy ounce (87.3 grains). Under the Coinage Act of 1946, the composition changed from .500 silver to .750 copper/.250 nickel but the weight remained at 87.3 grains.

Two die varieties exist for this type - Obverse 1 from the plastic set issue and Obverse 2 struck for circulation:
Obv 1 Shallow portrait, I of LIZ at a bead, I of GRATIA between beads, : after OMN between beads, legs of N in OMN at beads, R of BRITT away from truncation;
Obv 2 Recut portrait, I of LIZ between beads, I of GRATIA to the right of a bead, : after OMN at a bead, legs of N in OMN between beads, R of BRITT close to truncation;

Image above is reproduced with kind permission of Declan Magee and Numista member Sjoelund.

A special mint set was released comprising 2s. 6d. to 1/4d. ordinary business strikes in transparent envelopes (1,288,000 issued).

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1953  Photo 41 943 800 $ 0.20 $ 0.20 $ 0.48 $ 0.87 $ 0.99 $ 1.60 $ 1.60 99%
1953  2 0.3% Matte Proof
1953  40 000 $ 14 1.9% Proof

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Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (English shield; with 'BRITT:OMN')Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (English shield; with 'BRITT:OMN')
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232118
Lot 61460
Internet Archive
5 May 2021 1953 UNC
(NGC PR67 Cameo)
USD 168.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (English shield; with 'BRITT:OMN')Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (English shield; with 'BRITT:OMN')Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (English shield; with 'BRITT:OMN')Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (English shield; with 'BRITT:OMN')
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232330
Lot 64363
Internet Archive
20 Jul 2023 Undetermined UNC
(NGC PR67 Cameo)
USD 109.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (English shield; with 'BRITT:OMN')Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (English shield; with 'BRITT:OMN')Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (English shield; with 'BRITT:OMN')Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (English shield; with 'BRITT:OMN')
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232301
Lot 61557
Internet Archive
29 Dec 2022 Undetermined UNC
(PCGS PR65 Cameo)
USD 50.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (English shield; with 'BRITT:OMN')Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (English shield; with 'BRITT:OMN')Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (English shield; with 'BRITT:OMN')Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (English shield; with 'BRITT:OMN')
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232219
Lot 62572
Internet Archive
5 May 2022 Undetermined UNC
(PCGS PR65 Cameo)
USD 81.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (English shield; with 'BRITT:OMN')Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (English shield; with 'BRITT:OMN')Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (English shield; with 'BRITT:OMN')Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (English shield; with 'BRITT:OMN')
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232125
Lot 64517
Internet Archive
23 Jun 2021 Undetermined UNC
(PCGS PR66 Cameo)
USD 71.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (English shield; with 'BRITT:OMN')Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (English shield; with 'BRITT:OMN')Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (English shield; with 'BRITT:OMN')Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (English shield; with 'BRITT:OMN')
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232124
Lot 63517
Internet Archive
16 Jun 2021 Undetermined UNC
(PCGS PR66)
USD 41.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (English shield; with 'BRITT:OMN')Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (English shield; with 'BRITT:OMN')Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (English shield; with 'BRITT:OMN')Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (English shield; with 'BRITT:OMN')
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232124
Lot 63518
Internet Archive
16 Jun 2021 Undetermined UNC
(PCGS PR65 Cameo)
USD 39.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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