© The Royal Mint, 2017
© The Royal Mint, 2017
50 Pence - Elizabeth II Sir Isaac Newton; Silver Piedfort
2017 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 | 2017 |
| 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 | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#222724 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Design based upon elements of Proposition 11 in Book One of Newton's Principia Mathematica.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SIR ISAAC NEWTON
FIFTY PENCE
AW
Engraver: Aaron West
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issued as part of the annual silver piedfort commemorative set for 2017 (363 sales), as well as individually (1,935 sales). Also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and gold proof.Issue Limit: 4,500
©The Royal Mint, 2017
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Sir Isaac Newton, one of the most influential scientists in history, on the reverse side, highlighting his contributions to the field of mathematics and physics.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2298 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Sir Isaac Newton; Silver Piedfort) 2017 coin.
