United Kingdom 1 Shilling {1954-1970} 6S

Scottish shield 

FEATURING
front: crowned Scottish shield - Scottish lion rampant coat of arms

The Royal Arms of Scotland was used historically by the King of Scots, the banner differs from Scotland's national flag, the Saltire, in that its correct use is restricted by an Act of the Parliament of Scotland to only a few Great Officers of State who officially represent the Sovereign in Scotland. It is also used in an official capacity at royal residences in Scotland when the Sovereign is not present.

The earliest recorded use of the Lion rampant as a royal emblem in Scotland was by Alexander II in 1222. This emblem occupied the shield of the royal coat of arms of the ancient Kingdom of Scotland which, together with a royal banner displaying the same, was used by the King of Scots until the Union of the Crowns in 1603, when James VI acceded to the thrones of the Kingdom of England and Kingdom of Ireland. Since 1603, the Lion rampant of Scotland has been incorporated into both the royal arms and royal banners of successive Scottish then British monarchs in order to symbolise Scotland; as can be seen today in the Royal Standard of the United Kingdom.

Lettering: FID DEF
Translation: Defender of the Faith (Fidei Defensatrix)

back: young laureate bust of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, legend around

Lettering: ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRATIA·REGINA 
Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen

• quantity 1
• demonetized {no longer in circulation} polished Copper-nickel coin
• diameter: 23.50 mm
• weight: 5.6 g

///comes with a stainless steel rolo link bracelet with steel lobster clasp {6mm links}///

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