1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait - with "F:D:") 1955-1963 front 1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait - with "F:D:") 1955-1963 back
1 Shilling - Elizabeth II (1st Portrait - with "F:D:") 1955-1963 photo
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1 Shilling - Elizabeth II 1st Portrait - with "F:D:"

 
Silver (.500) 5.65 g 23.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Australia
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1955-1963
Value
1 Shilling (1⁄20)
Currency
Pound (1788-1966)
Composition
Silver (.500)
Weight
5.65 g
Diameter
23.5 mm
Thickness
1.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#9088
Rarity index
7%

Reverse

Ram's head left above value and date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
AUSTRALIA
KG
SHILLING·1956

Engraver: George Kruger Gray

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The Queen Elizabeth II series of pre-decimal coins have been issued in Sherwood Sets of all six denominations.
This particular set contains all of the 1962 issues.