50 Pence - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait) - Christopher Ironside
Obverse: © smithymx67
Reverse: © smithymx67
Commemorated Event
The 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Christopher Ironside
Description
This coin was released in the 2013 annual coin sets for the United Kingdom, it was also available individually as well as into circulation.
The coin marks 100 years since the birth of Christopher Ironside who was an English painter and coin designer.
The coin was available in silver and gold editions.
Key Details
Country
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (GBR)
Issuer
The Royal Mint
Currency
Pound Sterling (decimalized)
GBP - £
1971 - to date
Type
Commemorative Circulating
Year
2013
Alignment
Medal ↑↑
Shape
Heptagon (7 sided)
Diameter (⌀)
27.3 mm
Thickness
1.78 mm
Weight
8 g
Face Value
50 Pence (0.50 GBP)
Demonetized
No
Composition
Cupronickel
75% copper, 25% nickel
Obverse (heads)
Obverse Description
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, with legend around
Obverse Designer
Ian Rank-Broadley FRBS
Obverse Lettering
ELIZABETH · II · D · G REG · F · D · 2013
IRB
Obverse Unabridged Lettering
Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix
Obverse Lettering Translation
Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith
Reverse (tails)
Reverse Description
Royal Arms with legend above and denomination below
Reverse Designer
Christopher Ironside
Reverse Lettering
FIFTY PENCE
HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE
DIEU ET MON DROIT
CI
50
Reverse Lettering Translation
Shame on he who thinks evil of it
God and my right
Edge
Edge Description
Plain
Mints
Royal Mint, Llantrisant
1968 - to date
Mintage
Year
Mintage
Quality
2013
Brilliant Uncirculated
2013
7,000,000
Circulated
2013
Proof