1959 Shilling Elizabeth II (Scottish shield, without 'BRITT:OMN')
Elizabeth II Scottish shield; without 'BRITT:OMN'
1959United Kingdom
Part of Pre-decimal coins
1959 Shilling Elizabeth II (Scottish shield, without 'BRITT:OMN') is a United Kingdom Shilling coin struck in 1959 at the Royal Mint (Tower Hill). 1,012,900 were minted. Its type value in Very Fine is £0.40, Numista's price for this type (October 2026): 1959 has not been priced separately. It is rated 2/10 for rarity (common). It is struck in copper-nickel (75% copper, 25 nickel), weighs 5.66 g and measures 23.5 mm across.
Denomination
Shilling
Condition
Circulation
Mintage
1,012,900
Physical Properties
Composition:Copper-nickel (75% copper, 25 nickel)
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% copper, 25 nickel)
Value source:Numista type value, Very Fine
Value date:3 Oct 2026
Is the 1959 Shilling (Elizabeth II) rare?
Its circulation mintage of 1,012,900 is the 2nd lowest of 101 circulation Shilling coins in the catalogue.
Versions of the 1959 Elizabeth II Shilling
| Version | Finish | Variety | Mintage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 Shilling Elizabeth II (English shield, without 'BRITT:OMN') | Circulation | English shield, without 'BRITT:OMN' | 19,442,700 | £0.34Numista catalogue, Very Fine |
| 1959 Shilling Elizabeth II (Scottish shield, without 'BRITT:OMN') (this page) | Circulation | Scottish shield, without 'BRITT:OMN' | 1,012,900 | £0.40Numista type value, Very Fine |
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