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2 Shillings - Elizabeth II 1st portrait
| Silver (.500) (50%Ag, 50%Cu) | 11.31 g | 28.7 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-1961) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1953-1960 |
| Value | 2 Shillings (⅒) |
| Currency | Pound (1825-1961) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) (50%Ag, 50%Cu) |
| Weight | 11.31 g |
| Diameter | 28.7 mm |
| Thickness | 2.32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 March 1961 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#14731 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Ornate quartered shield dividing date, legend around, denomination and engraver's initials below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SUID-AFRIKA · 1958 · SOUTH AFRICA
K G
2s
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1953-1960 South African 2 Shillings coin is that it was the first coin to feature Queen Elizabeth II's portrait, which was designed by sculptor Mary Gillick. The coin's design was unique to South Africa and was not used on any other coins in the British Commonwealth. Additionally, the coin's silver content makes it a popular collector's item among numismatists.
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 2 Shillings - Elizabeth II (1st portrait) 1953-1960 coin.
