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¼ Shilling - Elizabeth II 1st portrait
| Nickel brass | 4.65 g | 21.1 mm |
| Issuer | Jersey (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1957-1960 |
| Value | ¼ Shilling (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Pound (1813-1971) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 4.65 g |
| Diameter | 21.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1.85 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 27 December 1971 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#5721 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Value, Coat of Arms
Script: Latin
Lettering:
·BAILIWICK·OF·JERSEY·
19 57
ONE·FOURTH·OF·A·SHILLING
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Shilling - Elizabeth II (1st portrait) 1957-1960 from Jersey (British Crown dependencies) coin is that it was minted during a time of great change for the British monarchy. Queen Elizabeth II had just ascended to the throne in 1952, and this coin was minted during her early years as monarch. The coin features the first portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, which was designed by sculptor Mary Gillick and was used on coins until 1968. This coin is a piece of history that captures a moment in time during the early years of Queen Elizabeth II's reign.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | 6300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1960 | 4200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Shilling - Elizabeth II (1st portrait) 1957-1960 coin.
