10 Cents - Elizabeth II
1973 year| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 5.54 g | 23.50 mm |
| Issuer | The Bahamas |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1973 |
| Value | 10 Cents 0.10 BSD = USD 0.10 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 5.54 g |
| Diameter | 23.50 mm |
| Thickness | 1.80 mm |
| Shape | Scalloped (with 12 notches) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#7510 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 16% |
Reverse
Two Bonefish (Albula vulpes).
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1973
TEN CENTS
Engraver: Arnold Machin
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 10 cent coin from The Bahamas, featuring Elizabeth II in 1973, has an interesting feature. It has a unique shape, known as a "scalloped" or "dished" shape, which sets it apart from other coins. This shape was specifically designed to make it easier for people to tell the coin apart from others in circulation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Cents - Elizabeth II 1973 coin.
