1953 Shilling Elizabeth II (Scottish shield, with 'BRITT:OMN')
Elizabeth II Scottish shield; with 'BRITT:OMN'
1953United Kingdom
Part of Pre-decimal coins
1953 Shilling Elizabeth II (Scottish shield, with 'BRITT:OMN') is a United Kingdom Shilling coin struck in 1953 at the Royal Mint (Tower Hill). 20,663,500 were minted. Its estimated value in Very Fine is £0.57, from the Numista catalogue (October 2026). It is rated 2/10 for rarity (common). It is struck in copper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni), weighs 5.66 g and measures 23.5 mm across.
Denomination
Shilling
Condition
Circulation
Mintage
20,663,500
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, Very Fine
Value date:3 Oct 2026
Is the 1953 Shilling (Elizabeth II) rare?
Its circulation mintage of 20,663,500 is the 75th lowest of 101 circulation 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') (this page) | 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') | Proof | English shield, with 'BRITT:OMN' | 2 | — |
Elizabeth II Shilling by year
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