1970 Shilling Elizabeth II Proof (English shield, without 'BRITT:OMN') – reverse

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1970 Shilling Elizabeth II Proof (English shield, without 'BRITT:OMN')

Elizabeth II English shield; without 'BRITT:OMN'

1970United KingdomProof

Part of Pre-decimal coins

Worth about £2.99 as a proof. 750,400 were minted, the 11th lowest of any proof Shilling.

Denomination

Shilling

Estimated Value

£2.99

Numista catalogue, About Uncirculated · Sep 2026How we value coins

Condition

Proof

Mintage

750,400

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)

Value source:Numista catalogue, About Uncirculated

Value date:26 Sep 2026

Is the 1970 Shilling (Elizabeth II) rare?

11th/ 11

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Its proof mintage of 750,400 is the 11th lowest of 11 proof Shilling coins in the catalogue.

Versions of the 1970 Elizabeth II Shilling

Photo: Numista
ProofEnglish shield, without 'BRITT:OMN'
£2.99
Mintage 750,400
1970 Shilling Elizabeth II Proof (English shield, without 'BRITT:OMN') (this page)
Photo: Numista
ProofScottish shield, without 'BRITT:OMN'
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Mintage 750,400
1970 Shilling Elizabeth II Proof (Scottish shield, without 'BRITT:OMN')

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