10 Pence - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; Royal Shield, Platinum Proof) 2008-2015 front 10 Pence - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; Royal Shield, Platinum Proof) 2008-2015 back
10 Pence - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; Royal Shield, Platinum Proof) 2008-2015 photo
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10 Pence - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Royal Shield, Platinum Proof

 
Platinum (.9995) 15.59 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
2008-2015
Value
10 Pence 0.10 GBP = USD 0.13
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Platinum (.9995)
Weight
15.59 g
Diameter
24.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#241056
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Top left section of Royal Shield, denomination in upper segment.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TEN PENCE
MD

Engraver: Matthew Dent

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The 2008 strike was released as part of the changeover from the Emblems of Britain to the Royal Shield (Issue Limit: 250) and the 2015 strike as part of the dual set to commemorate the change from the 4th portrait to the 5th. The coin was also issued in copper-nickel, silver proof and gold proof, while the 2008 was also issued in silver piedfort.

In 2011, Spink changed their reference number for this coin when the composition of the base metal strike changed to Ni plated steel:
Sp#F6 (2008)
Sp#F7 (2015)

2008 Dual Set

© The London Coin Company

2015 Dual Set

© London Coins

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted in a limited quantity of only 2,100 pieces, making it a rare and sought-after collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2008  184 - - - - - -
2015  10 - - - - - -

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 (4th portrait; Royal Shield, Platinum Proof) 2008-2015 coin.