United Kingdom
shilling
QEII 1961
Scottish reverse
What is a 1961 British shilling coin worth?
Values, images, and specs for the 1961 (Scottish) shilling from the UK.
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VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
£0.10 | £0.30 | £1 | £2 | £4 | £7+ |
Values are in UK Pounds
Based on European Grading System
Further information on grading, condition, detractors, and
how to assess your coin can be found further down this page.
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The obverse features the laureate bust of
Queen Elizabeth II facing right, with the
surrounding legend: '+ ELIZABETH II
DEI GRATIA REGINA'
images courtesy of Declan Magee Coins
Notes:
Single lion (Scottish reverse).
Monarch | Queen Elizabeth II |
Edge | reeded |
Weight | 5.65 grams |
Diameter | 23.6 mm |
Comp | cupro-nickel |
Minted | London, England |
Mintage | approx. 2,762,558 |
Scarcity | less common for period |
Obverse | Mary Gillick |
Reverse | William Gardner |
1961 United Kingdom
shilling specifications
Scottish reverse
1961 United Kingdom
shilling design
Scottish reverse
The retail value of a
1961 'Scottish reverse'
British shilling can range
from £0.10 to over £7,
depending on grade,
condition, and demand.
Our guide below shows retail
estimates based on grade.
links to our self-help pages on coin assessment
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Grading Terms
VG | Very Good |
F | Fine |
VF | Very Fine |
EF | Extremely Fine |
aUnc | about Uncirculated |
Unc | Uncirculated |