The 1956 Elizabeth II One Shilling – English Shield is a classic example of British pre-decimal coinage from the early years of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign. The obverse features Mary Gillick’s elegant young portrait of the Queen, while the reverse displays the crowned English shield with the traditional three lions design. Issued more than a decade before Britain’s move to decimal currency, this vintage shilling is an attractive piece of British monetary history and a great addition to any collection of Elizabeth II coins, pre-decimal currency or historic UK coinage.