1965 Great Britain 1 shilling Queen Elizabeth II 7/8" Copper-Nickel standard circulation coin. 

Years: 1954-1970. Demonetized: 12-31-1990.

Notes: The original weight of these coins was 2/11 troy oz (87.30 grains). Under the Coinage Act of 1946, the composition changed from .500 silver to .750 copper/.250 nickel but the weight remained at 87.3 grains.

Obverse: young laureate bust of HM Queen Elizabth II right, legend around. Note: no BRITT:OMN

Lettering: ELIZABETH-II-DEI-GRATIA-REGINA M-G (Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen)

Engraver: Mary Gillick

Reverse: crowned English shield of arms dividing date, legend above, denomination below

Lettering: FID DEB 19  57  W G  ONE SHILLING

Translation: defender of the faith

Engraver: William Maving Gardner

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