United Kingdom 50 Pence - Elizabeth II, 1997
3rd portrait; small type, Silver Proof
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Information
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Currency
Pound sterling
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
50 Pence - Elizabeth II
Year
1997
Ruler
Elizabeth II
(1952–2022)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Shape
Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
8
Diameter (mm)
27.3
Thickness (mm)
1.78
Description
50 Pence - Elizabeth II from United Kingdom. Issued in 1997. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 27.3 mm and weighs 8 g.
- Obverse
- Third crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around. (Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith)
- Reverse
- A figure of Britannia seated beside lion, with shield bearing the Union flag resting against her right side, holding trident in her right hand and olive branch in her left, denomination below and legend above.
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 11.9K | € 11,00 | Proof |
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