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5 Shillings - Elizabeth II 1st portrait
| Silver (.500) (50%Ag, 50%Cu) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-1961) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1953-1959 |
| Value | 5 Shillings (¼) |
| Currency | Pound (1825-1961) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) (50%Ag, 50%Cu) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 3.06 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 March 1961 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#11621 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Springbok running right, legend around, date above, denomination below, engraver's initials lower right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SUID-AFRIKA · 1953 · SOUTH AFRICA
CLS
5s
Engraver: Coert Laurens Steynberg
Edge
Reeded
Comment
0.4546 oz ASW
The 1953 Matte Proof strike is listed in Krause SCWM but does not appear in Hern's.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Shillings - Elizabeth II (1st portrait) 1953-1959 from South Africa is that it was the first coin to feature the image of Queen Elizabeth II on a South African coin. This was a significant change from the previous coins that had featured King George VI, and it marked the beginning of a new era for South African currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 8000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1954 | 3890 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1955 | 2230 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1956 | 2200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1957 | 1600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1958 | 1500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1959 | 2200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Shillings - Elizabeth II (1st portrait) 1953-1959 coin.
