Great Britain Two Shillings 1956 Queen Elizabeth II

Add a classic British royal item to your collection with this Two Shillings (Florin) coin from 1956, from the early reign of Queen Elizabeth II. The obverse features the first portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Mary Gillick, facing right, surrounded by the Latin inscription "ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRATIA·REGINA," meaning "Elizabeth II, by the Grace of God, Queen." The reverse displays a magnificent design of a double Tudor rose in the center, symbolizing the union of the Houses of York and Lancaster, surrounded alternately by Scottish thistles, Irish shamrocks, and Welsh leeks, emblems of the United Kingdom. Around this is the inscription "FID·DEF· TWO SHILLINGS 1956," meaning "Defender of the Faith, Two Shillings, 1956." This coin, made from a copper-nickel alloy, is a beautiful historical piece representing British heritage and makes an impressive addition to any collection of European coins or items related to the British monarchy.