© Essor Prof
© Essor Prof
10 Cents - Elizabeth II
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 2.26 g | 17.78 mm |
| Issuer | Barbados |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1966-2021) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1973-2005 |
| Value | 10 Cents 0.10 BBD = USD 0.05 |
| Currency | Dollar (1973-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 2.26 g |
| Diameter | 17.78 mm |
| Thickness | 1.13 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#66 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 4% |
Reverse
Gull (probably a Laughing Gull) flying left, value below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PN
TEN CENTS
Engraver: Philip Nathan
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The Central Bank of Barbados identifies the bird as a tern (http://www.centralbank.org.bb/banknotes/circulation-coins/cultural-symbols-on-circulation-coins) but this is incorrect as terns have a forked tail.The Royal Mint coins were struck by two groups of dies for Obverse and Reverse.
Obverse
Die 1 - motto 'PRIDE AND INDUSTRY' bold, all the rest details thin and far from each other.
Die 2 - motto 'PRIDE AND INDUSTRY' thin, all the rest details thick and closer to each other.
