1953 Shilling Elizabeth II Proof (English shield, with 'BRITT:OMN')
Elizabeth II English shield; with 'BRITT:OMN'
1953United KingdomMatte Proof
Part of Pre-decimal coins
1953 Shilling Elizabeth II Proof (English shield, with 'BRITT:OMN') is a United Kingdom Shilling coin struck in 1953 at the Royal Mint (Tower Hill). 2 were minted. It is rated 4/10 for rarity (uncommon). It is struck in copper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni), weighs 5.66 g and measures 23.5 mm across.
Physical Properties
Composition:Copper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni)
Weight:5.66g
Shape:Round
Diameter:23.5mm
Thickness:1.7mm
Currency:Pound sterling (1158-1971)
Mint:Royal Mint (Tower Hill)
Features & Details
RoundCopper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni)
Is the 1953 Shilling (Elizabeth II) rare?
Its proof mintage of 2 is the lowest of 25 proof Shilling coins in the catalogue.
Versions of the 1953 Elizabeth II Shilling
| Version | Finish | Variety | Mintage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 Shilling Elizabeth II (English shield, with 'BRITT:OMN') | Circulation | English shield, with 'BRITT:OMN' | 41,943,800 | £0.68Numista catalogue, Very Fine |
| 1953 Shilling Elizabeth II (Scottish shield, with 'BRITT:OMN') | Circulation | Scottish shield, with 'BRITT:OMN' | 20,663,500 | £0.57Numista catalogue, Very Fine |
| 1953 Shilling Elizabeth II Proof (Scottish shield, with 'BRITT:OMN') | Proof | Scottish shield, with 'BRITT:OMN' | 40,000 | — |
| 1953 Shilling Elizabeth II Proof (English shield, with 'BRITT:OMN') | Proof | English shield, with 'BRITT:OMN' | 40,000 | — |
| 1953 Shilling Elizabeth II Proof (Scottish shield, with 'BRITT:OMN') | Proof | Scottish shield, with 'BRITT:OMN' | 2 | — |
| 1953 Shilling Elizabeth II Proof (English shield, with 'BRITT:OMN') (this page) | Proof | English shield, with 'BRITT:OMN' | 2 | — |
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