10 Pence - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait, large type

€9,409.00
IssuerFalkland Islands
Year1974-1992
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value10 Pence (0.10 FKP)
CurrencyPound (decimalized, 1971-date)
CompositionCopper-nickel
Weight11.31 g
Dimensions28.5 mm
Thickness2.3 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Arnold Machin
Reverse: William Maving Gardner
In circulation to1 July 1993
Reference(s) KM#5.1
Obverse descriptionYoung bust of Queen Elizabeth II facing right surrounded by legend
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringQUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
Reverse descriptionPair of South American sea lion below the name of the country. Value and date below. Otaria flavescens, formerly Otaria byronia, also called the southern sea lion or Patagonian sea lion, locally Lobo Marino or León Marino can be found from the Peruvian coast to Patagonia and Uruguay to the east. A large adult bull (as featured, > 300 kg) may have up to 15 females
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringFALKLAND ISLANDS 10 1987 WG
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1974  - - 87 000
1974  - Proof - 23 000
1980  - -
1980  - Proof - 10 000
1982  - -
1982  - Proof -
1983  - -
1985  - -
1987  - - 4 000
1987  - Proof - 2 500
1992  - -
1992  - Proof -
Catalog ID5461365510
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