1955 E Broad Rim Shilling

[Guest HARVEY5013]

Hi,

I’m new to the forum (and collecting shillings, so go easy) and looking for advice.

I’m in possession of a possible `Broad Rim’ 1955 Eng Shilling and wanted to know if anyone had any credible information on this type of coin?

Spinks have confirmed it looks correct from the images (attached), but other than this, I know nothing?

Chris suggested the forum may wish to comment?

Regards

Dave

1955_E_BR_Shilling.bmp

[Rob]

Hi,

I’m new to the forum (and collecting shillings, so go easy) and looking for advice.

I’m in possession of a possible `Broad Rim’ 1955 Eng Shilling and wanted to know if anyone had any credible information on this type of coin?

Spinks have confirmed it looks correct from the images (attached), but other than this, I know nothing?

Chris suggested the forum may wish to comment?

Regards

Dave

It looks like a broad rim. The reference is Davies 2412 which is a smaller reverse design (19.5mm) where he notes it has a broad rim. It certainly looks broader than normal. Davies prices it at x3 the normal variety, suggesting it is not that scarce.

[Gary D]

Hi,

I’m new to the forum (and collecting shillings, so go easy) and looking for advice.

I’m in possession of a possible `Broad Rim’ 1955 Eng Shilling and wanted to know if anyone had any credible information on this type of coin?

Spinks have confirmed it looks correct from the images (attached), but other than this, I know nothing?

Chris suggested the forum may wish to comment?

Regards

Dave

It looks like a broad rim. The reference is Davies 2412 which is a smaller reverse design (19.5mm) where he notes it has a broad rim. It certainly looks broader than normal. Davies prices it at x3 the normal variety, suggesting it is not that scarce.

Yes definitely looks like one, I'm still looking for the 1955 broad rimmed schottish shilling

[Rob]

Yes definitely looks like one, I'm still looking for the 1955 broad rimmed schottish shilling

Talking like that, they'll all look broad rimmed. Another drink anyone

[josie]

seen some shillings and two shillings 1955 easily worn on shoulder,didnt know if their is other die use or worn die used that the strap or the incuse part in the shoulder is easily worn.

[E Dawson]

Very shallow relief on these coins as the dies not deeply engraved with decreased strike pressure = cheaply made! I am just not sure of these broad rim varieties and a good find but just do not excite me overly.

[Gary D]

Here is a better picture of the rims of the two varieties.