1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (1st portrait; Trial Strike) 1962 front 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (1st portrait; Trial Strike) 1962 back
1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (1st portrait; Trial Strike) 1962 photo
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1 Shilling - Elizabeth II 1st portrait; Trial Strike

1962 year
Copper-nickel - -
Description
Issuer
Nigeria
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-1963)
Type
Pattern
Year
1962
Value
1 Shilling (1⁄20)
Currency
Pound (1918-1973)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#307928
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Palm dividing date with value below, "TRIAL" stamped in field

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FEDERATION OF NIGERIA
TRIAL
1962
ONE SHILLING

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (1st portrait; Trial Strike) 1962 from Nigeria made of Copper-nickel is that it is a rare and valuable coin. It was minted in 1962 as a trial strike, which means it was not intended for circulation and was only produced in small quantities. As a result, it is highly sought after by collectors and can fetch a high price at auction. Additionally, the fact that it features the first portrait of Queen Elizabeth II makes it particularly interesting and valuable to collectors of Nigerian coins.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1962  - - - - - -

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; Trial Strike) 1962 coin.