50 Pence - Elizabeth II EEC 50p Anniversary, Gold Proof

€274,358.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year2009
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value50 Pence
CurrencyPound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
CompositionGold (.9167)
Weight8 g
Dimensions27.3 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueEquilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Ian Rank-Broadley
Reverse: David Wynne
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#H21
Obverse descriptionFourth crowned portrait of HM 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·2009 IRB
(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
Mintage2009  - Proof - 70
Catalog ID5168141140
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