25 New Pence - Elizabeth II (2nd Portrait) - Charles and Diana Royal Wedding
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Reverse: © smithymx67
Commemorated Event
Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer
Description
This coin was issued to celebrate the Royal Wedding between Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer.
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
1981
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
Second crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, with legend around.
Obverse Designer
Arnold Machin
Obverse Lettering
ELIZABETH II D · G · REG · F · D ·
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
Overlaying profile portraits of the Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer with legend around and date below.
Reverse Designer
Philip Nathan
Reverse Lettering
H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES AND LADY DIANA SPENCER
· 1981 ·
PN
Edge
Edge Description
Milled
Mints
Royal Mint, Llantrisant
1968 - to date
Mintage
Year
Mintage
Quality
1981
26,773,600
Circulated