10 Pence - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait; small type, Silver Proof) 1992-1996 front 10 Pence - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait; small type, Silver Proof) 1992-1996 back
10 Pence - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait; small type, Silver Proof) 1992-1996 photo
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10 Pence - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; small type, Silver Proof

 
Silver (.925) 6.5 g 24.5 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
1992-1996
Value
10 Pence 0.10 GBP = USD 0.13
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
6.5 g
Diameter
24.5 mm
Thickness
1.85 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#44725
Rarity index
49%

Reverse

Part of the crest of England, a lion passant guardant royally crowned, legend above, denomination below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TEN PENCE
10

Engraver: Christopher Ironside

Edge

Reeded

Comment

the 1992 strike was Issued as part of a 2-coin set with the larger type 10p, while also being struck in copper-nickel and silver piedfort. Issue Limit: 35,000


The 1996 Silver Proof was issued as part of the 1996 Silver Anniversary Collection, which celebrated 25 years of decimalisation. Issue Limit: 15,000

(former Spink ref. 4367)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted in a limited quantity of only 30,000 pieces, making it a rare and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1992  30000 - - - - - -
1996  15000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pence - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait; small type, Silver Proof) 1992-1996 coin.