© Cobra
© Cobra
50 Pence - Elizabeth II Capture of Gibraltar; smaller bust
| Copper-nickel | 8 g | 27.3 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 2012-2013 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 GIP = USD 0.66 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.78 mm |
| Shape | Heptagonal (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#51128 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 21% |
Reverse
Two 18th century war ships in front of the Rock of Gibraltar during the capture by the forces of the Grand Alliance - League of Augsburg (Austria, Holy Roman Empire, Great Britain, Netherlands ...), during the war of succession of Spain, against the France of Louis XIV.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIFTY PENCE
CAPTURE OF GIBRALTAR 1704
50
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the 300th anniversary of the Capture of Gibraltar by British forces in 1704, which marked the beginning of British rule over the territory. The coin's design features a smaller bust of Queen Elizabeth II and an image of the Rock of Gibraltar, along with the inscription "Gibraltar 1704-2012" and the denomination "50 Pence."
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2013 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Capture of Gibraltar; smaller bust) 2012-2013 coin.
