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50 Pence - Elizabeth II Johnson's Dictionary; Gold Piedfort
2009 year| Gold (.9167) | 31 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 | 2009 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 GBP = USD 0.66 |
| 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 | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#275326 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Entries from Samuel Johnson's Dictionary of the English Language, defining the denomination in words.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
·50·
FI'FTY.adj
.s.[ƑiƑtiʒ, Saxon.
PENCE. n. S.
plural of penny.
JOHNSON'S DICTIONARY 1755
TP
Engraver: Tom Phillips
Edge
Plain
Comment
The design was originally issued in 2005, the coin was re-issued in 2009 as part of the 16-piece set to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the 50 pence denomination. It was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and gold proof. Issue limit: 40.©The Royal Mint, 2009
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a vignette of Dr. Samuel Johnson's famous dictionary on the other. The coin's design was created by sculptor and coin designer, Ian Rank-Broadley, and it was issued to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Johnson's Dictionary, which was first published in 1755. The coin's gold composition and piedfort (double-thick) strike make it a particularly special and collectible piece.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 40 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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