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

Features

Country	Australia
Queen	Elizabeth II (1952-date)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1955-1963
Value	1 Shilling (1/20)
Currency	Pound (1910-1966)
Composition	Silver (.500)
Weight	5.65 g
Diameter	23.5 mm
Thickness	1.8 mm
Shape	Round
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
References	KM# 59, Schmidt, Tracy L. (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date (14^th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248979. Michael, Thomas & Tracy L. Schmidt; 2016. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700 (7^th edition). Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248573. Michael, Thomas (editor); 2016. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800 (7^th edition). Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440247064. Schmidt, Tracy L. (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900 (9^th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248955. Schmidt, Tracy L. (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000 (47^th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248962. Schön# 47 Gerhard Schön; 2020. Weltmünzkatalog 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (47. Auflage). Battenberg, Regenstauf, Germany. ISBN 9783866461840. Kahnt, Helmut & Günter Schön; 2016. Weltmünzkatalog 19. Jahrhundert: 1801-1900 (17. Auflage). Battenberg. ISBN 9783866461185. Schön, Gerhard & Sebastian Krämer; 2017. Weltmünzkatalog 21. Jahrhundert: 2001-2016 (3. Auflage). Battenberg. ISBN 9783866461383.

Obverse

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

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

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

Engraver: Mary Gillick

Reverse

Ram's head left above value and date

Lettering:
AUSTRALIA
KG
SHILLING·1956

Engraver: George Kruger Gray

Edge

Reeded

Mint

Royal Mint, Melbourne, Australia (1872-1969)

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Date	Mintage	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC	Frequency
1955	7,492,000	2.06	2.06				17%	Circulation
1955	1,200						0.2%	Proof
1956	6,064,000	3.16	3.22			120.82	14%	Circulation
1956	1,500						0.5%	Proof
1957	12,668,000	2.83	3.27	4.04			22%	Circulation
1957	1,256						0.3%	Proof
1958	7,412,000	2.61	2.61	2.83		12.74	16%	Circulation
1958	1,506						0.3%	Proof
1959	10,876,000	1.42	2.47	3.01		38.53	20%	Circulation
1959	1,506						0.5%	Proof
1960	14,512,000	2.13	2.13	2.49	7.10		26%	Circulation
1960	1,509						0.4%	Proof
1961	31,864,000	2.69	2.91	2.91		4.49	39%	Circulation
1961	1,506						0.4%	Proof
1962	6,592,000		2.72	4.54		10.07	12%	Circulation
1962	2,016						0.4%	Proof
1963	10,072,000		2.27	3.93	3.93	8.58	18%	Circulation
1963	5,042					67.11	0.8%	Proof

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