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50 Pence - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; small type
1997 year| Copper-nickel | 8 g | 27.3 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 GBP = USD 0.65 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.78 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#20700 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 4% |
Reverse
A figure of Britannia seated beside a lion, with a shield resting against her right side, holding a trident in her right hand and an olive branch in her left, denomination below and legend above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIFTY PENCE
50
Engraver: Christopher Ironside
Edge
Plain
Comment
As well as being issued for circulation, this design was also part of the Annual Coin Sets for 1997, in both Brilliant Uncirculated & Proof versions.(former Spink ref. 4354)
Interesting fact
The 50p coin featuring Elizabeth II's third portrait, small type, and made of copper-nickel was the first coin to feature a new design on the reverse side, which showcased a unique commemorative design for the year 1997. This was a departure from the traditional depiction of the Britannia image that had been featured on previous 50p coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 80748 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait; small type) 1997 coin.
