Grading and value

VGFVFEFaUncUnc
£0.05£0.10£0.25£0.75£1.70£2.35+

VG = Very good, F = Fine, VF = Very fine, EF = Extremely fine = aUnc = Almost uncirculated, Unc = Uncirculated

1961 Shilling

The 1961 UK shilling obverse features the laureate bust of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, with the surrounding legend: ‘+ ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA’

The English reverse shows three lions within a shield, with the royal crown above, and the date divided to either side.  Above is ‘FID DEF’, and below are the words ‘ONE SHILLING’.

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