2 Shillings - Elizabeth II - 1'st Portrait (1959)
Features
Denomination | 2 Shillings |
Catalog Number | KM# 6 |
Weight (g) | 10.1 |
Diameter (mm) | 27 |
Shape: | Round |
Composition: | Copper-nickel |
Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
Demonetized | |
Demonetized | 1973-01-01 |
Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Cecil Thomas
Lettering:
QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
Reverse
Engraved by Paul Vincze
Lettering:
FEDERATION OF NIGERIA
1959
P.V.
TWO SHILLINGS
FEDERATION OF NIGERIA
1959
P.V.
TWO SHILLINGS
Edge
Description:
Security edge
Security edge
Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
---|---|---|---|
1959 | 15,000,000 | Common | |
1959 | 6,031 | Proof | Unknown |