1953 United Kingdom Two Shilling Coin (Mintage 12 Million)
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Country United Kingdom Type Common coin Year 1953 Value 2 Shillings = 1 Florin (0.1 LSD) Metal Copper-nickel Weight 11.3 g Diameter 28.5 mm Thickness 2.5 mm Shape Round Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑ Demonetized 06-30-1993 Obverse Portrait of Elizabeth II facing right Lettering: + ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA BRITT:OMN:REGINA Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen of all the Britains Engraver: Mary Gillick Reverse Central Tudor rose surrounded by thistles, shamrocks and leeks Lettering: FID: DEF: E·F C·T TWO SHILLINGS 1953 Engraver: Cecil Thomas Edge Milled
