50 Pence - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; 1/4 oz Fine Silver) 2010 front 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; 1/4 oz Fine Silver) 2010 back
50 Pence - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; 1/4 oz Fine Silver) 2010 photo
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50 Pence - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; 1/4 oz Fine Silver

2010 year
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
Year
2010
Value
50 Pence 0.50 GBP = USD 0.66
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#105425
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

A lion helmeted Britannia bust with flowing hair and robe facing right, legend around and date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BRITANNIA
1/4 OUNCE FINE SILVER
2010

Engraver: Philip Nathan

Edge

Reeded

Comment

This design was struck with an issue limit of 4,500 individual pieces. Included in this mintage, some of these coins were released as part of the 2010 Britannia 4-Coin Silver Proof Set with an issue limit of 3,500 (3,497 sales).

(former Spink ref. 4527)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design, depicting a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, created by sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley. This design was specifically commissioned for this coin and is not found on any other coins. Additionally, the coin's silver content and limited mintage make it a highly sought-after collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2010  3497 - - - - - -

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) 2010 coin.