50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Our Lady of Europe) 2008 front 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Our Lady of Europe) 2008 back
50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Our Lady of Europe) 2008 photo
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50 Pence - Elizabeth II Our Lady of Europe

2008 year
Copper-nickel 8 g 27.3 mm
Description
Issuer
Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
2008
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
Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#9556
Rarity index
38%

Reverse

Image of the Virgin Mary seated on a throne wearing a crown while holding a sceptre, with baby Jesus on knee, legend around, denomination below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FIFTY PENCE
OUR LADY OF EUROPE
50

Engraver: Alfred Ryman

Edge

Plain

Comment

16th century polychrome wood statue, 2 feet tall, called Our Lady of Europa