50 Pence - Elizabeth II Entry into EEC, Silver Piedfort

€275,853.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1973
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value50 Pence (0.50 GBP)
CurrencyPound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight27 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
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#P1, Sp#H2A
Obverse descriptionSecond 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∙
(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  - Proof -
Catalog ID7316594130
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