25 New Pence - Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee; Machin pattern
1977 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1977 |
| Value | 25 New Pence (0.25) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 3.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#350303 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Central 25 with the Crown of Edward above and flower decoration around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 25
Designer: Arnold Machin
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The crown piece issued in 1977 in celebration of the Silver Jubilee of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is fondly remembered not only because it stands as a symbol of a joyful national event but also because of the elegant designs for the coin that were prepared by Arnold Machin. Over 37 million cupro-nickel crowns were struck bearing on the obverse his equestrian portrait of the Queen and on the reverse the ampulla and anointing spoon from the royal regalia surrounded by a floral border and surmounted by a crown.
Some pre-production versions of the coin, such as this specimen from the Royal Mint Museum collection, carried the same floral border and crown but with the figure 25 placed at the centre, in reference to the number of years represented by the Silver Jubilee. This option, although taken to the stage of struck pieces, garnered little support from the Mint’s design committee at the time. Another design element, the ampulla, draws questions of a different nature, as the item is largely unknown to those unfamiliar with the royal regalia. Aside from being a beautiful design solution, the selection of this particular combination of elements has broadened knowledge of some of the oldest items in the regalia to have remained in continual use at coronations.
Shared courtesy of The Royal Mint Museum.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 25 New Pence - Elizabeth II (Silver Jubilee; Machin pattern) 1977 from United Kingdom is that it was designed by Arnold Machin, a British sculptor and coin designer, who also designed the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II that has been used on British coins since 1968.
