2 Shillings - Elizabeth II - 1'st Portrait (1955 - 1957)
Features
Denomination | 2 Shillings |
Catalog Number | KM# 6 |
Weight (g) | 11.2 |
Diameter (mm) | 28.4 |
Shape: | Round |
Composition: | Copper-Nickel |
Not Magnetic | |
Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
Demonetized | |
Demonetized | 1965-01-06 |
Obverse
Engraved by Mary Gillick
Lettering:
+ QUEEN · ELIZABETH · THE · SECOND
+ QUEEN · ELIZABETH · THE · SECOND
Reverse
Engraved by Thomas Humphrey Paget
Lettering:
· RHODESIA AND NYASALAND ·
E R
TWO SHILLINGS · 1955
· RHODESIA AND NYASALAND ·
E R
TWO SHILLINGS · 1955
Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
---|---|---|---|
1955 | 1,750,000 | Common | |
1955 | Proof | Very Rare | |
1956 | 1,850,000 | Common | |
1956 | Proof | Very Rare | |
1957 | 1,500,000 | Common | |
1957 | Proof | Unknown |