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Country: United Kingdom, Queen Elizabeth II (1952-date)
Type: Standard Circulation coin
Years: 1966 (1954-1970)
Value: 1 Shilling = 12 Pence (1/20 GBP)
Metal: Copper-Nickel
Weight: 5.4 g
Diameter: 23.5 mm
Thickness: 1.7 mm
Shape: Round
Grade: VF25
Mintage: 15,002,000
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: 12-31-1990
References: KM# 904, Sp# 4147
Obverse:
Young laureate portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, legend around.
Note: no 'BRITT:OMN'
Lettering:
+ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRATIA·REGINA
M·G·
Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen
Engraver: Mary Gillick
Reverse:
Crowned English shield of arms dividing date, legend above, denomination below.
Lettering:
FID DEF
19 66
W G
ONE SHILLING
Translation: Defender of the Faith
Engraver: William Maving Gardner
Edge:
Reeded
Comments:
The original weight of these coins was 2/11 troy ounce (87.3 grains). Under the Coinage Act of 1946, the composition changed from .500 silver to .750 copper/.250 nickel but the weight remained at 87.3 grains.
Referência : KM# 904, Sp# 4147
Fonte : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces8...
Coleção : Elizabeth II - Queen of the United Kingdom (1952-2022)