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½ Crown - Elizabeth II 1st portrait; Silver Proof
1955 year| Silver (.500) | 14.14 g | 32.3 mm |
| Issuer | Rhodesia and Nyasaland |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1953-1964) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1955 |
| Value | ½ Crown (⅛) |
| Currency | Pound (1955-1964) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| 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#94187 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
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
HALF CROWN · 1955
Engraver: Thomas Humphrey Paget
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1955 Rhodesia and Nyasaland ½ Crown silver proof coin is that it features a unique portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, which was designed specifically for this coin and is not found on any other coins. This portrait was created by the artist Mary Gillick, who was commissioned by the Rhodesian government to create a special design for the coin. The portrait shows a young Queen Elizabeth II with a crown and a scepter, surrounded by a wreath of acacia leaves. This design was meant to symbolize the Queen's role as the head of the Commonwealth and her connection to the African continent.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Silver Proof) 1955 coin.
