50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Royal Marines - Sebastopol) 2004 front 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Royal Marines - Sebastopol) 2004 back
50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Royal Marines - Sebastopol) 2004 photo
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50 Pence - Elizabeth II Royal Marines - Sebastopol

2004 year
Copper-nickel 8 g 27.3 mm
Description
Issuer
Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
2004
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#220607
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

War scene

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SIEGE OF SEBASTOPOL 1854
50 PENCE

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Sebastopol, which took place during the Crimean War. The coin's design features an image of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a depiction of the Battle of Sebastopol on the other. The coin was issued in 2004 by the Government of Gibraltar, a British Overseas Territory, and is made of copper-nickel, weighing 8 grams.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2004  250 - - - - - -

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