50 Pence - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; small type, Silver Proof
1997 year| Silver (.925) | 8 g | 27.3 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 GBP = USD 0.65 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| 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#19438 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 58% |
Reverse
A figure of Britannia seated beside lion, with shield bearing the Union flag resting against her right side, holding trident in her right hand and olive branch in her left, denomination below and legend above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIFTY PENCE
50
Engraver: Christopher Ironside
Edge
Plain
Comment
In 1997 a smaller fifty pence coin was introduced and a 2-coin set was issued to commemorate the event with an issue limit of 25,000 (10,304 sales), as well as single pieces (1,632 sales).© The Royal Mint, 1997
(former Spink ref. 4354)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, known as the "third portrait." This portrait was designed by sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley and was used on British coins from 1998 to 2015. It is considered a rare and collectible coin, especially in silver proof condition, making it a valuable addition to any coin collection.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 11936 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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, Silver Proof) 1997 coin.
