4 Doubles - Elizabeth II 1956-1966 front 4 Doubles - Elizabeth II 1956-1966 back
4 Doubles - Elizabeth II 1956-1966 photo
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4 Doubles - Elizabeth II

 
Bronze 4.82 g 25.4 mm
Description
Issuer
Guernsey
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1956-1966
Value
4 Doubles (1⁄480)
Currency
Pound (1808-1971)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
4.82 g
Diameter
25.4 mm
Thickness
1.36 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#10300
Rarity index
14%

Reverse

Guernsey lily

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GUERNSEY
P.V.
1956
FOUR DOUBLES

Engraver: Paul Vincze

Edge

Plain

Comment

The British Royal Mint Annual Report 1956 Volume No. 87 states 2,100 sets of proof pieces consisting of two coins of each denomination were issued. Thus the total mintage for the proof coin is 4,200.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 4 Doubles - Elizabeth II 1956-1966 from Guernsey made of Bronze weighing 4.82g is that it features a unique design that sets it apart from other coins of the same denomination and era. The coin's obverse features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse features a depiction of a Guernsey cow, a breed of cattle that is native to the island of Guernsey. This design was chosen to represent the island's rich agricultural heritage and its reputation for producing high-quality dairy products.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1956  4200 - - - - - -
1966  10000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 4 Doubles - Elizabeth II 1956-1966 coin.