50 Pence - Elizabeth II Sherlock Holmes; Silver Proof
2019 year| Silver (.925) | 8 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 0.66 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#195951 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
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 Proof sets (406 sales; Issue limit: 1,000), as well as individually (5,805 sales), the design was also struck in copper-nickel, silver piedfort and gold proof. Issue Limit: 7,500©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 etching the phrase "The game is afoot" onto the coin's reverse side. This message is only visible under certain lighting conditions, adding an extra layer of intrigue and excitement for coin collectors and Sherlock Holmes fans alike.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6211 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 Proof) 2019 coin.
