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Elizabeth II English shilling, 1956

Overview

Museum number

RMM 2541

Country

United Kingdom

Ruler

Elizabeth II

Object name

coin
currency

Denomination

English shilling

Date

1956

Design

Obverse

wreathed portrait of Elizabeth II to right
inscription: + ELIZABETH · II · DEI · GRATIA · REGINA

Obverse designer

Gillick, Mary

Reverse designer

Gardner, William

Edge

milled

Die axis

360

Production

Mint

Tower Hill

Material

cupro-nickel

Dimensions

Weight

5.65g

Acquisition

Acquired from

MRB, 12.7.1991

References

Standard reference

ESC1475S