50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Equestrian; Gold Piedfort) 2012 front 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Equestrian; Gold Piedfort) 2012 back
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50 Pence - Elizabeth II Equestrian; Gold Piedfort

2012 year
Gold (.9167) 31 g 27.3 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2012
Value
50 Pence 0.50 GBP = USD 0.65
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Gold (.9167)
Weight
31 g
Diameter
27.3 mm
Shape
Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#267338
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Rider on horse jumping over a fence, London 2012 logo above, denomination below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
london 2012
50 PENCE

Engraver: Thomas Babbage

Edge

Plain

Comment

This gold piedfort was struck in 2012 as an Olympic Medal Winners Edition with this design included in a set of 11 pieces (15 sets issued) commemorating the sports for which Great Britain won medal in. A further 7 pieces were issued individually. Issue limit: 29 (total number of medals won).

© The London Coin Company

The design was used on the 2011 copper-nickel, silver & gold proof strikes.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Equestrian; Gold Piedfort) 2012 from United Kingdom is that it was minted to commemorate the 2012 Olympic Games held in London, United Kingdom. The coin features an equestrian design on the reverse side, which is a nod to the Olympic sport of equestrianism. Additionally, the coin is made of gold (.9167) and weighs 31 grams, making it a valuable and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2012  22 - - - - - -

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