50 Pence - Elizabeth II Sherlock Holmes; Silver Piedfort
2019 year| Silver (.925) | 16 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 | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 16 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#216924 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
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 Silver Piedfort commemorative sets (282 sales; Issue limit: 1,000), as well as individually (2,485 sales), the design was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and gold. Issue Limit: 3,500© The Royal Mint, 2019
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sherlock Holmes Silver Piedfort 50p coin is that it features a unique design that incorporates a silhouette of Sherlock Holmes, along with various symbols and objects associated with his investigations, such as a magnifying glass, a pipe, and a deerstalker hat. The design is meant to evoke the feeling of a classic detective novel, and it was created by renowned coin designer, Stephen Raw.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2767 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Silver Piedfort) 2019 coin.
