50 Pence - Elizabeth II Sherlock Holmes; Gold Proof
2019 year| Gold (.9167) | 15.5 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 | 2019 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 GBP = USD 0.65 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 15.5 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#199933 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Silhouette of Sherlock Holmes smoking a pipe facing left with lists of the novels either side and denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SHERLOCK HOLMES
The ………………….The Final
Hound...…………….Problem ·
of the...……………...The Blue
Baskervilles · ……….Carbuncle ·
The Sign of ………….The Musgrave
the Four · ……………Ritual · The
A Study in ………….Empty House ·
Scarlet · The ………The Dancing
Valley of Fear · …….Men · The Six
The Speckled ……...Napoleons ·
Band · The Red - …..The Bruce -
Headed League · …. Partington
A Scandal in ………. Plans · The
Bohemia · …………. Man with the
Silver Blaze · ……….Twisted Lip · SR
50 PENCE
Engraver: Stephen Raw
Edge
Plain
Comment
Released as part of the 2019 Annual Gold Proof commemorative sets (88 sales, Issue Limit: 100), as well as individually (398 sales), the design was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and silver piedfort. Issue Limit: 600© The Royal Mint, 2019
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sherlock Holmes 50p coin is that it features a unique design that incorporates a hidden message. The coin's designer, Stephen Raw, included a subtle clue to the famous Sherlock Holmes story, "The Hound of the Baskervilles," by including the silhouette of a hound dog in the design. The silhouette is hidden within the foliage of the coin's design and is only visible when the coin is viewed at a certain angle. This hidden detail adds an extra layer of intrigue and excitement for collectors and fans of the Sherlock Holmes series.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 486 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Sherlock Holmes; Gold Proof) 2019 coin.
