Elizabeth II - 1 Florin 1967 - UK

Country: United Kingdom, Queen Elizabeth II (1952-date)
Type: Standard Circulation coin
Years: 1967 (1954-1970)
Value: 2 Shillings = 1 Florin (0.1 GBP)
Metal: Copper-Nickel
Weight: 11.2 g
Diameter: 28.5 mm
Thickness: 2.5 mm
Shape: Round
Grade: VF30/35
Mintage: 39,718,000
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: 06-30-1993
References: KM# 906, Sp# 4146

Obverse:
Young laureate bust of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, legend around.

Note: no 'BRITT:OMN'

Lettering: + ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRATIA·REGINA

Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen

Engraver: Mary Gillick

Reverse:
Central Tudor rose surrounded by thistles, shamrocks and leeks, legend above, denomination and date below.

Lettering:
FID: DEF:
TWO SHILLINGS 1967
E·F C·T

Translation: Defender of the Faith (Fidei Defensatrix)

Engraver: Edgar Fuller, Cecil Thomas

Edge:
Reeded

Comments:
The standard weight of these coins was 4/11 troy ounce (174.5 grains). Under the Coinage Act of 1946, the composition changed from .500 silver to .750 copper/.250 nickel but the weight remained unchanged.

Riferimento : KM# 906, Sp# 4146

Fonte : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces8...

Collezione : Elizabeth II - Queen of the United Kingdom (1952-2022)