25 New Pence - Elizabeth II - Silver Jubilee
Obverse: © smithymx67
Reverse: © smithymx67
Commemorated Event
25th anniversary of accession of Queen Elizabeth II
Description
This is one of the early crowned sized coins issued post decimalization in 1971, its value was updated from 5 shillings to 25 new pence.
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
Non Circulating
Year
1977
Alignment
Medal ↑↑
Shape
Round
Diameter (⌀)
38.61 mm
Weight
28.28 g
Face Value
25 Pence (0.25 GBP)
Composition
Cupronickel
Obverse (heads)
Obverse Description
Queen Elizabeth II riding a horse with legend around and date below.
Obverse Designer
Arnold Machin
Obverse Lettering
ELIZABETH · II DG · REG FD
1977
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
Crown of Edward, ampulla (a bird) and a golden spoon with flower decoration around.
Reverse Designer
Arnold Machin
Edge
Edge Description
Milled
Mints
Royal Mint, Llantrisant
1968 - to date
Mintage
Year
Mintage
Quality
1977
Brilliant Uncirculated
1977
37,061,160
Circulated
1977
193,000
Proof