Coins of Southern Africa

Rhodesia & Nyasaland, Elizabeth II, Pattern Shilling, 1955, by M. Gillick and P. Vincze, in cupro-nickel, laureate bust right, no shoulder straps, rev. sable antelope standing left, edge grained, 12h (KM. –). Virtually as struck and of the highest rarity; said to be only two specimens known £400-500

Provenance: South Africa Mint Collection; London Coins Auction 121 (Bracknell), 6-7 June 2008, lot 329.

Slabbed in CGS UK holder, graded UNC 80