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© Victor (Ukraine)
50 Pence - Elizabeth II HMS Northumberland ND
2002 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Saint Helena (Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2002 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 SHP = USD 0.66 |
| Currency | Pound (1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#106591 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Napoleon Bonaparte and the ship HMS Northumberland.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NAPOLEON BONAPARTE
1815
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
Ship of the line HMS Northumberland was a British naval vessel on which exiled French emperor Napoleon I was transported to Saint Helena, in late 1815.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing the HMS Northumberland, a British warship that played a significant role in the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The coin's design also includes the inscription "HMS Northumberland 1805" and "Trafalgar 2005" to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the historic battle.
