Great Britain Sterling Silver Proof Crown

Description

25 New Pence - Elizabeth II
Silver Wedding; Silver Proof
© Joseph Kunnappally
Features
Country
United Kingdom
Queen
Elizabeth II (
1952-date
)
Type
Non circulating
coin
Year
1972
Value
25 New Pence
0.25
GBP
= 0.31 USD
Metal
Silver (.925)
Weight
28.2759 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Thickness
2.89 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
References
KM
# 917a,
Sp
# LL1
Commemorative issue
25th wedding
anniversary
of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip
Obverse
Second crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II D·G·REG·F·D·
Translation:
Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith (Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix)
Engraver:
Arnold Machin
Reverse
The crowned letters EP within a floral garland, the naked figure of Eros at the centre, legend and dates around
Lettering:
·ELIZABETH AND PHILIP·
EP
20 NOVEMBER·1947-1972
Engraver:
Arnold Machin
Edge
Reeded