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50 Pence - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; 1/4 oz Fine Silver
2017 year| Silver (.999) | 7.86 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2017 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 GBP = USD 0.65 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 7.86 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#167433 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Standing figure of Britannia as the outline of Great Britain with trident in right hand and shield in left, legend around.
Note: trident anniversary mark at 3 o'clock
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITANNIA 1/4 OZ FINE SILVER 999 2017
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Engraver: Louis Tamlyn
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Available only in the 6-coin Silver Britannia Proof Set for 2017 with an issue limit of 2,500.© The Royal Mint, 2017
This special collector's coin celebrates twenty years since the introduction of the silver Britannia bullion series and features a unique trident '20' mint mark.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design, created by sculptor and designer, Jody Clark, which showcases a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves, with the inscription "ELIZABETH II • D • G • REG • F • D" (Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith) along the rim. This design was specifically created for this coin and is not found on any other coins in the Royal Mint's collection.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1347 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (5th portrait; 1/4 oz Fine Silver) 2017 coin.
