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Elizabeth II Type II (1955 - 1963)

The ram design continued into this type right until the introduction of decimal currency with the conclusion of the shilling series in 1963. This type features a slightly reworded obverse legend, 'ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA F:D', ('Elizabeth II, by the grace of god, queen, defender of the faith'), after public outcry that the previous type omitted 'FIDEI DEF' ('defender of the faith').

Several mint rolls have appeared from all dates in the 1960s a few 1959 rolls a substantial hoard of 1957 shillings has turned up (Pacific Rim Coins, 2002). All other dates are quite scarce especially if sought in the upper mint state grades though the 1955 and 1956 usually have a price to match. The 1958 is another elusive date, however when it does turn up it tends to average much higher than the earlier years.

All dates in the series were struck at the Melbourne mint and do not display any mintmarks.
 
Contents
Reverse Designer
George Kruger Gray
Obverse Designer
Mary Gillick
Weight
5.65 grams
Size
23.5 mm
Composition
50.00% Silver
40.00% Copper
5.00% Nickel
5.00% Zinc
Bullion Value
$2.10
1955 Elizabeth II Shilling
Reverse

1955 Elizabeth II Shilling
Obverse

Business Strikes
Coin Mintage Average Circulated
1955 7,492,000 $3
1956 6,064,000 $3
1957 12,668,000 $2
1958 7,412,000 $3
1959 10,876,000 $2
1960 14,512,000 $2
1961 31,864,000 $2
1962 6,592,000 $2
1963 10,072,000 $2

Proof Strikes
Coin Mintage Typical Handled
1955 Proof 1,200 $200
1956 Proof 1,507 $180
1957 Proof 1,256 $220
1958 Proof 1,506 $175
1959 Proof 1,506 $140
1960 Proof 1,509 $100
1961 Proof 1,506 $150
1962 Proof 2,016 $175
1963 Proof 5,042 $120

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Current Auctions
Australia Elizabeth II - 1955 Proof Shilling Reserve: $1.00
Estimate: $625 - $775
Lot 3748 PCGS PR66 15 days
Walter Eigner Numismatics
Location: Canberra, ACT
Member Since: Aug-2010
Australia Elizabeth II - 1956 Proof Shilling Reserve: $1.00
Estimate: $2800 - $3500
Lot 3749 PCGS PR67 15 days
Walter Eigner Numismatics
Location: Canberra, ACT
Member Since: Aug-2010
Australia Elizabeth II - 1956 Shilling Reserve: $1.00
Estimate: $380 - $480
Lot 3797 PCGS MS64 15 days
Walter Eigner Numismatics
Location: Canberra, ACT
Member Since: Aug-2010
Australia Elizabeth II - 1957 Proof Shilling Reserve: $1.00
Estimate: $330 - $410
Lot 3750 PCGS PR65 15 days
Walter Eigner Numismatics
Location: Canberra, ACT
Member Since: Aug-2010
Australia Elizabeth II - 1958 Proof Shilling Reserve: $1.00
Estimate: $380 - $480
Lot 3751 PCGS PR66 15 days
Walter Eigner Numismatics
Location: Canberra, ACT
Member Since: Aug-2010
Australia Elizabeth II - 1959 Shilling Reserve: $1.00
Estimate: $48 - $60
Lot 3780 PCGS MS64 16 days
Walter Eigner Numismatics
Location: Canberra, ACT
Member Since: Aug-2010
Australia Elizabeth II - 1959 Proof Shilling Reserve: $1.00
Estimate: $190 - $240
Lot 3752 PCGS PR65 15 days
Walter Eigner Numismatics
Location: Canberra, ACT
Member Since: Aug-2010
Australia Elizabeth II - 1960 Proof Shilling Reserve: $1.00
Estimate: $380 - $470
Lot 3753 PCGS PR66 15 days
Walter Eigner Numismatics
Location: Canberra, ACT
Member Since: Aug-2010
Australia Elizabeth II - 1960 Shilling Reserve: $1.00
Estimate: $32 - $40
Lot 3779 PCGS MS64 16 days
Walter Eigner Numismatics
Location: Canberra, ACT
Member Since: Aug-2010
Australia Elizabeth II - 1960 Proof Shilling Reserve: $1.00
Estimate: $380 - $480
Lot 3785 PCGS PR66 64 days
Walter Eigner Numismatics
Location: Canberra, ACT
Member Since: Aug-2010
Australia Elizabeth II - 1960 Shilling Reserve: $1.00
Estimate: $16 - $18
Lot 4246 Uncertified about Uncirculated 16 days
Walter Eigner Numismatics
Location: Canberra, ACT
Member Since: Aug-2010
Australia - 1960 - 63 Shillings (4) Reserve: $1.00
Estimate: $30 - $38
Lot 4087 Uncertified Uncirculated 16 days
Walter Eigner Numismatics
Location: Canberra, ACT
Member Since: Aug-2010
Australia Elizabeth II - 1961 Proof Shilling Reserve: $1.00
Estimate: $675 - $850
Lot 3754 PCGS PR66 15 days
Walter Eigner Numismatics
Location: Canberra, ACT
Member Since: Aug-2010
Australia Elizabeth II - 1961 Proof Shilling Current Bid: $1.00 (1 bid)
Estimate: $260 - $330
Lot 4326 PCGS PR65 64 days
Walter Eigner Numismatics
Location: Canberra, ACT
Member Since: Aug-2010
Australia Elizabeth II - 1961 Shilling Reserve: $1.00
Estimate: $430 - $550
Lot 3798 PCGS MS67 15 days
Walter Eigner Numismatics
Location: Canberra, ACT
Member Since: Aug-2010
Australia Elizabeth II - 1961 Shilling Reserve: $1.00
Estimate: $14 - $16
Lot 4131 Uncertified Extremely Fine 17 days
Walter Eigner Numismatics
Location: Canberra, ACT
Member Since: Aug-2010
Australia Elizabeth II - 1961 Shilling Reserve: $1.00
Estimate: $32 - $40
Lot 3777 PCGS MS64 16 days
Walter Eigner Numismatics
Location: Canberra, ACT
Member Since: Aug-2010
Australia Elizabeth II - 1961 Shilling Reserve: $1.00
Estimate: $70 - $90
Lot 4044 PCGS MS66 15 days
Walter Eigner Numismatics
Location: Canberra, ACT
Member Since: Aug-2010
Australia Elizabeth II - 1962 Shilling Reserve: $1.00
Estimate: $24 - $28
Lot 4132 Uncertified Uncirculated 17 days
Walter Eigner Numismatics
Location: Canberra, ACT
Member Since: Aug-2010
Australia Elizabeth II - 1962 Proof Shilling Reserve: $1.00
Estimate: $260 - $320
Lot 3755 PCGS PR65 15 days
Walter Eigner Numismatics
Location: Canberra, ACT
Member Since: Aug-2010
Australia Elizabeth II - 1962 Shilling Reserve: $1.00
Estimate: $46 - $60
Lot 3778 PCGS MS65 16 days
Walter Eigner Numismatics
Location: Canberra, ACT
Member Since: Aug-2010
Australia Elizabeth II - 1963 Shilling Reserve: $1.00
Estimate: $40 - $48
Lot 3781 PCGS MS64 16 days
Walter Eigner Numismatics
Location: Canberra, ACT
Member Since: Aug-2010
Australia Elizabeth II - 1963 Proof Shilling Reserve: $1.00
Estimate: $210 - $260
Lot 3793 PCGS PR66 106 days
Walter Eigner Numismatics
Location: Canberra, ACT
Member Since: Aug-2010
Australia Elizabeth II - 1963 Shilling Reserve: $1.00
Estimate: $290 - $360
Lot 4260 PCGS MS67 15 days
Walter Eigner Numismatics
Location: Canberra, ACT
Member Since: Aug-2010
Australia Elizabeth II - 1963 Proof Shilling Reserve: $1.00
Estimate: $210 - $260
Lot 3794 PCGS PR66 141 days
Walter Eigner Numismatics
Location: Canberra, ACT
Member Since: Aug-2010
Australia Elizabeth II - 1963 Shilling Reserve: $1.00
Estimate: $20 - $24
Lot 4133 Uncertified Uncirculated 17 days
Walter Eigner Numismatics
Location: Canberra, ACT
Member Since: Aug-2010
Australia Elizabeth II - 1963 Proof Shilling Reserve: $1.00
Estimate: $210 - $260
Lot 3788 PCGS PR66 64 days
Walter Eigner Numismatics
Location: Canberra, ACT
Member Since: Aug-2010
Australia Elizabeth II - 1963 Proof Shilling Reserve: $1.00
Estimate: $210 - $260
Lot 3756 PCGS PR66 15 days
Walter Eigner Numismatics
Location: Canberra, ACT
Member Since: Aug-2010

Glossary
  • legend - The inscription around the inner edge of the coin
  • mint roll - A common means of distributing coins where a mint stores coins in paper rolls before distributing them to banks
  • mint state - A state of a coin that shows no signs of circulation
  • mintmark - A marking, usually a letter or dot that signifies which mint struck a particular coin
  • obverse - The heads side of the coin

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