1 Shilling - Elizabeth II - 1'st Portrait (1953 - 1960)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Shilling |
| Catalog Number | KM# 49 |
| Weight (g) | 5.66 |
| Diameter (mm) | 23.65 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.8 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.500) |
| Metal Value (USD) | 7.53 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Demonetized |
Obverse
Engraved by Mary Gillick
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II REGINA
Description:
Queen Elizabeth II facing right.
ELIZABETH II REGINA
Description:
Queen Elizabeth II facing right.
Reverse
Engraved by George Edward Kruger Gray
Lettering:
SOUTH AFRICA · 1960 · SUID-AFRIKA
1s
Description:
Standing female figure leaning on large anchor, name of country and year of issue.
SOUTH AFRICA · 1960 · SUID-AFRIKA
1s
Description:
Standing female figure leaning on large anchor, name of country and year of issue.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 2,672,000 | Unknown | |
| 1953 | 5,000 | Proof | Unknown |
| 1954 | 3,576,000 | Unknown | |
| 1954 | 3,150 | Proof | Unknown |
| 1955 | 2,206,000 | Unknown | |
| 1955 | 2,850 | Proof | Unknown |
| 1956 | 2,142,000 | Unknown | |
| 1956 | 1,700 | Proof | Unknown |
| 1957 | 791,000 | Unknown | |
| 1957 | 1,130 | Proof | Unknown |
| 1958 | 4,067,000 | Unknown | |
| 1958 | 985 | Proof | Unknown |
| 1959 | 205,000 | Unknown | |
| 1959 | 900 | Proof | Unknown |
| 1960 | 2,187,000 | Unknown | |
| 1960 | 3,360 | Proof | Unknown |