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50 Cents - Elizabeth II Decimal Pattern
1961 year| Silver | 7.5 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1961 |
| Value | 50 Cents (0.50) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.5 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#138407 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Image of Una and the lion with denomination above and date in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50 CENTS
1961
Engraver: after William Wyon
Edge
Raised legend
Lettering: PATTERN DECIMAL COINAGE
Comment
The decimal pattern coins dated 1961 utilised comparable sterling obverse equivalents, while some of the reverses employed old punches drawn from the Mint collection. These punches included George De Saulles’ standing Britannia, William Wyon’s Una and the lion and the same artist’s lion on crown motif, originally engraved for the final issue of shillings and sixpences of George IV.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (Decimal Pattern) 1961 from United Kingdom is that it was designed by sculptor and engraver, Arnold Machin. Machin's design features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse (front) side of the coin, while the reverse (back) side depicts the famous St. Edward's Crown, which is used in the coronation ceremony of British monarchs. This coin was minted in 1961 as a pattern coin, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a trial or sample coin. It is made of silver and weighs 7.5 grams.
