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1 Shilling - Elizabeth II 1st portrait
| Silver (.500) (50%Ag, 50%Cu) | 5.66 g | 23.7 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-1961) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1953-1960 |
| Value | 1 Shilling (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound (1825-1961) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) (50%Ag, 50%Cu) |
| Weight | 5.66 g |
| Diameter | 23.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 March 1961 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#10282 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Standing female figure leaning on large anchor within inner circle with legend around, date above, denomination below, engraver's initials lower right below draperies.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOUTH AFRICA · 1954 · SUID-AFRIKA
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Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (1st portrait) 1953-1960 from South Africa is that it was the first coin to feature the image of Queen Elizabeth II on a South African coin. This was a significant change from the previous coins that featured the image of King George VI, and it marked the beginning of a new era for South African currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1954 | 3150 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1955 | 2850 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1956 | 1700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1957 | 1130 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1958 | 985 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1959 | 900 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1960 | 3360 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (1st portrait) 1953-1960 coin.
