This 1978 coin from England features Queen Elizabeth II on the front and has a denomination of 50 New Pence. The coin is made from a copper-nickel composition and has been circulated. It was manufactured in the United Kingdom and is uncertified. This item is perfect for collectors of world coins and those interested in British history.
Obverse
Second crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ELIZABETH·II D·G·REG·F·D·1978
Unabridged legend: Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix
Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith
Designer: Arnold Machin
Reverse
A figure of Britannia seated beside a lion, with a shield resting against her right side, holding a trident in her right hand and an olive branch in her left, denomination below and legend above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NEW PENCE
50
Designer: Christopher Ironside
Edge
Plain