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½ Crown - Elizabeth II 1st portrait
| Copper-nickel | 14.14 g | 32.3 mm |
| Issuer | Rhodesia and Nyasaland |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1953-1964) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1955-1957 |
| Value | ½ Crown (⅛) |
| Currency | Pound (1955-1964) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 14.14 g |
| Diameter | 32.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 June 1965 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#21153 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 27% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of Rhodesia and Nyasaland below royal cypher, legend above, denomination and date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· RHODESIA AND NYASALAND ·
EIIR
MAGNE ESSE MEREAMUR
HP
HALF CROWN · 1955
Engraver: Thomas Humphrey Paget
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Crown - Elizabeth II (1st portrait) 1955-1957 from Rhodesia and Nyasaland is that it was the first coin to feature the image of Queen Elizabeth II, who was just 27 years old at the time of its minting. This coin was also unique in that it was minted in copper-nickel, a metal composition that was not commonly used in coinage at the time. Additionally, the coin's design featured a portrait of the Queen that was different from the one used on coins minted in other countries, making it a distinctive and highly sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1956 | 160000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1957 | 2400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Crown - Elizabeth II (1st portrait) 1955-1957 coin.