1 Shilling – United Kingdom
Standard circulation coins
Context
Years: 1954–1970
Issuer: United Kingdom 
Ruler: Elizabeth II
Currency:
(1158—1970)
Demonetization: 31 December 1990
Total mintage: 250,148,700
Material
Diameter: 23.5 mm
Weight: 5.66 g
Thickness: 1.7 mm
Shape: Round
Composition: Copper-nickel (75% Copper)
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard905
Numista: #919
Obverse
Inscription:
ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRATIA·REGINA +
M·G·
M·G·
Translation:
Elizabeth II by the Grace of God Queen +
M G
M G
Script: Latin
Language: Latin
Engraver: Mary Gillick
Reverse
Inscription:
FID DEF
1964
W G
ONE SHILLING
1964
W G
ONE SHILLING
Translation:
By the grace of God, Defender of the Faith
1964
W G
ONE SHILLING
1964
W G
ONE SHILLING
Script: Latin
Engraver: William Maving Gardner
Edge
Reeded
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Royal Mint (Tower Hill) | — |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | — | 26,771,700 | ||
| 1955 | — | 27,950,900 | ||
| 1956 | — | 42,853,600 | ||
| 1957 | — | 17,959,900 | ||
| 1958 | — | 40,822,500 | ||
| 1959 | — | 1,012,900 | ||
| 1960 | — | 14,376,900 | ||
| 1961 | — | 2,762,500 | ||
| 1962 | — | 18,967,300 | ||
| 1963 | — | 32,300,000 | ||
| 1964 | — | 5,239,100 | ||
| 1965 | — | 2,774,000 | ||
| 1966 | — | 15,607,000 | ||
| 1970 | — | 750,400 | Proof |
🌱 Very Common