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1⁄12 Shilling - Elizabeth II 1st portrait; Charles II
1960 year| Bronze | 9.5 g | 30.8 mm |
| Issuer | Jersey (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1960 |
| Value | 1⁄12 Shilling (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound (1813-1971) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.5 g |
| Diameter | 30.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 27 December 1971 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#4091 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Three lions on shield
Script: Latin
Lettering:
·BAILIWICK·OF·JERSEY·
CIIR 1660-1960 EIIR
ONE·TWELFTH·OF·A·SHILLING
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Plain
Comment
After the execution of Charles I in 1649, Jersey was the first place to proclaim his son King Charles II. (It was not until the end of the English Civil War in 1660, that he was actually crowned king in England.) On November 28, 1663, King Charles II presented to the Bailiff of Jersey the Royal Mace in gratitude for the loyalty and kindness he received during his two stays on the Island during the Civil War. The Royal Mace is considered by many as one of the finest maces of the 17th century.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of royal portraits, with Elizabeth II on the obverse (front) and Charles II on the reverse (back). This is because the coin was issued in 1960, during Elizabeth II's reign, but it commemorates the 300th anniversary of Charles II's restoration to the throne in 1660. This dual-portrait design is a distinctive feature of this particular coin and sets it apart from other coins in the series.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1⁄12 Shilling - Elizabeth II (1st portrait; Charles II) 1960 coin.
