50 Pence - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; 1/4 oz Fine Silver) 1998-2012 front 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; 1/4 oz Fine Silver) 1998-2012 back
50 Pence - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; 1/4 oz Fine Silver) 1998-2012 photo
© The London Coin Company

50 Pence - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; 1/4 oz Fine Silver

 
Silver (.958) 8.11 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
1998-2012
Value
50 Pence 0.50 GBP = USD 0.65
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Silver (.958)
Weight
8.11 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#105071
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Standing figure of Britannia holding trident, shield and olive branch, legend around, engraver's name in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
'BRITANNIA'1998' '1/4' 'OUNCE'FINE'SILVER'
P.NATHAN

Engraver: Philip Nathan

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Issued as part of the 1998 4-coin Britannia Silver Proof sets. Issue limit: 10,000.

© The Royal Mint, 1998

Also issued as part of the 2012 4-coin Britannia Silver Proof sets. Issue limit: 2,600.

© The Royal Mint, 2012

(former Spink ref. 4520)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted in a limited quantity of only 30,000, making it a rare and sought-after collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1998  3044 - - - - - -
2012  2595 - - - - - -

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 (4th portrait; 1/4 oz Fine Silver) 1998-2012 coin.