Elite: fewer than 10,000 minted. Sells occasionally: 9 verified sales in the last 12 months.
50 Pence - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait 1/4 oz Fine Silver (1997)
Circulating version: 1997 50 Pence - Elizabeth II – small type
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1997 |
| Denomination | 50 Pence |
| Face value | 50p |
| Mintage | 11,832 |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Composition | Silver (.958) (958/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 8.110g · 0.2498 t oz |
| Diameter | 22.0mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
Third crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around.
Standing figure of Britannia in chariot drawn along seashore by two horses, legend around.
1/4 oz Fine Silver 50p market value
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Realised auction prices · ⭐ Pro Expand rows for individual sale records| Grade | Latest | Median | 30d Δ | All-time range | Sales (1yr) | Total sales | Last sale | |
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| BU | £27.74 🔒 eBay | £27.74 (1) | – | £27.74 – £27.74 | 1 | 1 | 06-07-2026 | |
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| PR-65 | £29.82 🔒 eBay | £69.50 | – | £29.82 – £79.50 | 7 | 7 | 03-09-2026 | |
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| PR-69 | £99.99 🔒 eBay | £99.99 (1) | – | £99.99 – £99.99 | 1 | 1 | 25-08-2026 | |
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About the 1997 50 Pence - Elizabeth II – 1/4 oz Fine Silver
The 1997 50 Pence - Elizabeth II – 1/4 oz Fine Silver is a collector 50 pence coin, struck in 95.8% silver. It weighs 8.11g and measures 22mm across. Reverse design: Standing figure of Britannia in chariot drawn along seashore by two horses, legend around.
11,832 were struck.
Common questions
How much is the 1997 50 Pence - Elizabeth II – 1/4 oz Fine Silver worth?
Verified sold prices for the 1997 50 Pence - Elizabeth II – 1/4 oz Fine Silver run from £27.74 to £99.99 across 3 grades, taking the median for each grade. Condition makes the difference, so check the grade table above before pricing one. Its silver content is worth about £10.01 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How is the 1997 50 Pence - Elizabeth II – 1/4 oz Fine Silver different from the circulating coin?
This is a collector version of the 1997 50 Pence - Elizabeth II – small type, not the coin found in change. At 8.11g of 95.8% silver it is heavier than the 8g nickel circulating coin, so weighing it is the quickest check.
How do I identify the 1997 50 Pence - Elizabeth II – 1/4 oz Fine Silver?
Check the weight 8.11g and diameter 22mm and the metal (95.8% silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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