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¼ Penny - Elizabeth II 1st portrait
| Bronze (95% Cu, 4.5% Zn, 0.5% Sn) | 2.83 g | 20.2 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-1961) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1953-1960 |
| Value | ¼ Penny (1⁄960) |
| Currency | Pound (1825-1961) |
| Composition | Bronze (95% Cu, 4.5% Zn, 0.5% Sn) |
| Weight | 2.83 g |
| Diameter | 20.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.43 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 March 1961 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#7469 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Cape Sparrows perched on acacia branch within circle, date above and denomination below, legend in English and Afrikaans.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SUID-AFRIKA·1960·SOUTH AFRICA
KG
* 1/4D. *
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1953-1960 South African ¼ Penny coin is that it was the first coin to feature Queen Elizabeth II's portrait, which was designed by sculptor Mary Gillick. This portrait was used on many coins throughout the British Commonwealth and became an iconic image of the Queen during her early years on the throne.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1954 | 3150 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1955 | 2850 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1956 | 1700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1957 | 1130 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1958 | 985 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1959 | 950 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1960 | 3360 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Penny - Elizabeth II (1st portrait) 1953-1960 coin.
