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 (1910-1966) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 5.65 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| 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.  Gerhard Schön; 2022. Weltmünzkatalog / 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (47. Auflage). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany. And 2 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 
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
Ram's head left above value and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AUSTRALIA
KG
SHILLING·1956
Engraver:
George Kruger Gray
George Kruger Gray was an English artist, best remembered for his designs of coinage and stained glass windows.
Edge
Reeded
© 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 | |||||
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| 1955 | 7 492 000 | $ 2.30 | $ 2.30 | $ 5.30 | 18% | Circulation | |||||||
| 1955 | 1 200 | 0.2% | Proof | ||||||||||
| 1956 | 6 064 000 | $ 3.40 | $ 3.60 | 15% | Circulation | ||||||||
| 1956 | 1 500 | 0.4% | Proof | ||||||||||
| 1957 | 12 668 000 | $ 2.70 | $ 3.10 | $ 3.20 | $ 3.60 | $ 5.50 | 23% | Circulation | |||||
| 1957 | 1 256 | 0.16% | Proof | ||||||||||
| 1958 | 7 412 000 | $ 2.90 | $ 2.90 | $ 2.90 | $ 4.10 | $ 7.20 | 17% | Circulation | |||||
| 1958 | 1 506 | 0.2% | Proof | ||||||||||
| 1959 | 10 876 000 | $ 1.70 | $ 2.60 | $ 3.40 | $ 7.80 | $ 13 | 21% | Circulation | |||||
| 1959 | 1 506 | 0.3% | Proof | ||||||||||
| 1960 | 14 512 000 | $ 2.00 | $ 2.10 | $ 2.70 | $ 4.20 | $ 8.00 | 27% | Circulation | |||||
| 1960 | 1 509 | 0.3% | Proof | ||||||||||
| 1961 | 31 864 000 | $ 2.60 | $ 3.00 | $ 3.00 | $ 3.00 | $ 6.60 | 41% | Circulation | |||||
| 1961 | 1 506 | 0.3% | Proof | ||||||||||
| 1962 | 6 592 000 | $ 3.40 | $ 3.40 | $ 3.40 | $ 6.60 | 13% | Circulation | ||||||
| 1962 | 2 016 | 0.4% | Proof | ||||||||||
| 1963 | 10 072 000 | $ 2.00 | $ 2.10 | $ 4.20 | $ 4.20 | $ 8.10 | 19% | Circulation | |||||
| 1963 | 5 042 | 0.6% | 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 232248 Lot 61278 
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24 Nov 2022 | 1955 – Proof | UNC |
The lot includes several items. |
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Katz Auction 77 Lot 248
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11 Feb 2023 | 1956 – Circulation | AU |
USD 8.58
(EUR 8.00) (+ buyer's premium) The lot includes several items. |
| © Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp. | |||||
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Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232245 Lot 62351
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3 Nov 2022 | 1956 – Proof |
UNC (NGC PR66) |
USD 65.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
| © Heritage Auctions | |||||
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Heritage Auctions Weekly World and Ancient Coin Auction 231916 Lot 63154
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18 Apr 2019 | 1958 – Proof |
UNC (NGC PR67) |
USD 180.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 77 Lot 249
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11 Feb 2023 | 1959 – Circulation | AU |
USD 9.65
(EUR 9.00) (+ buyer's premium) The lot includes several items. |
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Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232241 Lot 62375
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6 Oct 2022 | 1960 – Proof | UNC |
The lot includes several items. |
| © Heritage Auctions | |||||
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Katz Auction 77 Lot 250
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11 Feb 2023 | 1961 – Circulation | UNC |
USD 8.58
(EUR 8.00) (+ buyer's premium) The lot includes several items. |
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Katz Auction 77 Lot 251
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11 Feb 2023 | 1963 – Circulation | UNC | Unsold |
| © Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp. | |||||
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