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Elizabeth II British Shilling from 1953 ("Scottish" reverse). Diameter: 15/16 inch. Both sides are of the same coin. The inscription reads "ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA BRITT OMN REGINA", which translates from Latin as, "Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, Queen of all British territories".

English: This coin is listed in the Standard Catalogue of British Coins under the ID 4140.
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