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.
Schön# 47
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 Read more on Wikipedia

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 Read more on Wikipedia

George Kruger Gray was an English artist, best remembered for his designs of coinage and stained glass windows.

Edge

Reeded

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

© 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
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
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait - with "F:D:")Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait - with "F:D:")Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait - with "F:D:")Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait - with "F:D:")Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait - with "F:D:")
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232248
Lot 61278
Internet Archive
24 Nov 2022 1955 – Proof UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait - with "F:D:")
Katz
Auction 77
Lot 248
Internet Archive
11 Feb 2023 1956 – Circulation AU USD 8.58
(EUR 8.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait - with "F:D:")Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait - with "F:D:")
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232245
Lot 62351
Internet Archive
3 Nov 2022 1956 – Proof UNC
(NGC PR66)
USD 65.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait - with "F:D:")Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait - with "F:D:")
Heritage Auctions
Weekly World and Ancient Coin Auction 231916
Lot 63154
Internet Archive
18 Apr 2019 1958 – Proof UNC
(NGC PR67)
USD 180.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait - with "F:D:")
Katz
Auction 77
Lot 249
Internet Archive
11 Feb 2023 1959 – Circulation AU USD 9.65
(EUR 9.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait - with "F:D:")Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait - with "F:D:")Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait - with "F:D:")Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait - with "F:D:")Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait - with "F:D:")
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232241
Lot 62375
Internet Archive
6 Oct 2022 1960 – Proof UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait - with "F:D:")
Katz
Auction 77
Lot 250
Internet Archive
11 Feb 2023 1961 – Circulation UNC USD 8.58
(EUR 8.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait - with "F:D:")
Katz
Auction 77
Lot 251
Internet Archive
11 Feb 2023 1963 – Circulation UNC Unsold

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