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| Issuer | Royal Mint |
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| Year | 1997 |
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| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing effigy of Queen Elizabeth II wearing the George IV State Diadem, rendered in the third definitive portrait by Raphael David Maklouf. The Queen is depicted with a draped bust, the diadem set with pearls and gems above her brow. The surrounding legend reads ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA F D, affirming her title as Queen and Defender of the Faith. The denomination 50 PENCE and the engraver's initials RDM appear within the legend. The portrait is executed in high relief against a smooth field. |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | QUARTER`OUNCE`FINE`SILVER`1997 PN BRITANNIA |
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