50 Pence - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait, Entry into EEC

€1,382.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1973
TypeCommemorative circulation coin
Value50 Pence (0.50 GBP)
CurrencyPound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
CompositionCopper-nickel
Weight13.5 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness2.3 mm
Shape and TechniqueEquilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Arnold Machin
Reverse: David Wynne
In circulation to28 February 1998
Reference(s) KM#918, Sp#H2
Obverse descriptionSecond crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringELIZABETH II D∙G∙REG∙F∙D∙
(Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith)
Reverse descriptionDenomination below date surrounded by circle of nine hands, symbolising the nine members of the EEC, clasping one another in a mutual gesture of trust, assistance and friendship.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering1973 50 PENCE
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage1973  - - 89 775 000
1973  - Proof - 357 000
Catalog ID3798319550
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