© The Royal Mint, 2013
© The Royal Mint, 2013
50 Pence - Elizabeth II Benjamin Britten; Silver Proof
2013 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 | 2013 |
| 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 |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#248112 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Lettering across seven horizontal lines with two musical staves.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· BLOW BUGLE ·
BLOW
BENJAMIN
COMPOSER·BORN 1913
BRITTEN
SET THE WILD ECHOES FLYING
Engraver: Tom Phillips
Edge
Plain
Comment
The reverse quotation is from the poem Blow, Bugle, Blow by Alfred Lord Tennyson.Released individually (717 sales), whilst also being struck in copper-nickel, silver piedfort and gold proof.
© The Royal Mint, 2013
Interesting fact
The 50p coin featuring Benjamin Britten, issued in 2013, was part of a series of coins celebrating the 100th anniversary of the composer's birth. It was designed by sculptor Anthony Dufort and features a portrait of Britten on one side, with the other side featuring a musical score and the words "Britten 1913-1976". The coin was produced in a limited edition of 21,000 silver proof coins, making it a sought-after collector's item among coin enthusiasts and fans of Britten's music.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 717 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Benjamin Britten; Silver Proof) 2013 coin.
