50 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Admiral Lord Nelson) 1980 front 50 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Admiral Lord Nelson) 1980 back
50 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Admiral Lord Nelson) 1980 photo
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50 Pounds - Elizabeth II Admiral Lord Nelson

1980 year
Gold (.917) 15.98 g 38.8 mm
Description
Issuer
Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1980
Value
50 Pounds 50 GIP = USD 66
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
15.98 g
Diameter
38.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#368750
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Head at right looking left, ship in background.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NELSON 1758-1805
FIFTY POUNDS

Engraver: Philip Nathan

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing Admiral Lord Nelson, a renowned British naval officer who played a crucial role in the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The coin's design is based on a famous portrait of Nelson painted by Lemuel Francis Abbott in 1799. The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1980  5000 - - - - - -

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