½ Crown - Elizabeth II (Sovereign) 2008 front ½ Crown - Elizabeth II (Sovereign) 2008 back
½ Crown - Elizabeth II (Sovereign) 2008 photo

½ Crown - Elizabeth II Sovereign

2008 year
Gold (.9999) 0.5 g 11 mm
Description
Issuer
Tristan da Cunha (Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2008
Value
½ Crown
Currency
Crown (1978-date)
Composition
Gold (.9999)
Weight
0.5 g
Diameter
11 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#58280
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Sovereign St. George and Dragon

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ST GEORGE AND THE DRAGON
HALF CROWN

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 2008 Diamond Wedding Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. The coin's design features a portrait of the Queen and Prince Philip, with the inscription "DIAMOND WEDDING ANNIVERSARY 1947-2007" around the edge. The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists and royal family enthusiasts.