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United Kingdom 1 shilling coin 1956 80 AED

Name: United Kingdom 1 shilling coin 1956 80 AED
Price: 80 AED
Availability: InStock

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Item Details

Age

Brand New

Condition

Almost no noticeable problems or flaws

Usage

Still in original packaging

Posted on: 27th February 2026

Description

• Country: United Kingdom
• Denomination: 1 Shilling
• Year: 1956
• Monarch: Elizabeth II
• Composition: Cupronickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
• Weight: 5.65 g
• Diameter: 23.5 mm
• Edge: Reeded
• Mint: Royal Mint

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👑 Obverse
• Young portrait of Queen Elizabeth II
• Latin legend: ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA F:D:

🦁 Reverse
• Crowned English lion standing on crown
• Designed by Cecil Thomas
• Inscription: FID DEF and date 1956

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🏷️ Grade
• Graded by: Middle East Grading Alliance (MEGA)
• Grade: F15 (Fine 15)
• Note: CLEANED

Fine 15:
• Moderate wear
• Major design details visible
• Legends clear

⚠️ Cleaned means the coin was polished or chemically cleaned.
This lowers collector value because original surface and patina are removed.

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💰 Market Value (Approximate)

This is a common circulation coin.
• Normal F condition: $3 – $6 USD
• Cleaned example: $2 – $4 USD

No silver value (1956 shillings were not silver).

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📜 Historical Note

Pre-decimal British currency:
• 12 pence = 1 shilling
• 20 shillings = 1 pound

Decimalization happened later in 1971.