© Westminster Collection
© Westminster Collection
50 Pence - Elizabeth II HMS Victory, struck by musket ball
2022 year| Copper-nickel | 8 g | 27.3 mm |
| Issuer | Jersey (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2022 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 JEP = USD 0.66 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Shape | Heptagonal (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#346394 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
A depiction of Nelson struck by a musket ball aboard HMS Victory.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIFTY PENCE
HMS VICTORY
Designer: Rudolf Farkas
Edge
Plain
Comment
Part of a 5 coin set, available in:Brilliant Uncirculated Cupro-Nickel or
Proof Sterling Silver (with selective colour ink).
HMS Victory is the world’s oldest naval ship still in commission. Having never been officially decommissioned, it’s now in its 245th year of service.
She has been in dry dock for 100 years, but is the flagship of the First Sea Lord, the military head of the Royal Navy.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing HMS Victory, a British warship that played a significant role in the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The coin's design also includes a musket ball hole, which adds a distinctive touch to the coin's appearance. This design element serves as a reminder of the ship's history and the significance of the battle it was involved in.
