Very Rare: fewer than 100,000 minted. Sells occasionally: 4 verified sales in the last 12 months.
50 Pence - Elizabeth II 4th portrait Royal Shield Silver Proof (2008–2015)
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 2008–2015 |
| Denomination | 50 Pence |
| Face value | 50p |
| Mintage | 10,000 |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Series | Royal Shield Series |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Composition | Silver (.925) (925/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 8.000g · 0.2379 t oz |
| Diameter | 27.3mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Edge | Plain |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Obv. artist | Ian Rank-Broadley |
| Rev. artist | Matthew Dent |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Tags | Cat or feline Coat of Arms |
Fourth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around.
ELIZABETH·II·D·G REG·F·D·2009 IRB
Lower section of the Royal Shield, denomination to lower segment.
MD FIFTY PENCE
Royal Shield Silver Proof 50p market value
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2008 to 2010 · median sold prices| Year | Mintage | Circulated | Uncirculated | Sales | |
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| 2008 | Not recorded | £93.26 (1) | 1 | ||
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VF£12.50EF£28.00UNC£95.00
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| 2009 | Not recorded | £36.04 (2) | 2 | ||
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VF£12.50EF£28.00UNC£95.00
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| 2010 | Not recorded | £25.66 (1) | 1 | ||
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VF£12.50EF£28.00UNC£95.00
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One row for each year the 50 Pence - Elizabeth II 4th portrait – Royal Shield Silver Proof was struck. Prices are medians of verified sold listings matched to that year from the listing: circulated is worn condition up to Extremely Fine, uncirculated is About Uncirculated or better. A count in brackets means fewer than three sales behind the figure; a grey figure marked "type" is the median across every year, shown where that year has no sale of its own yet. Most types have been searched year by year only since October 2026, so later years are still filling in. Use the grade table below for a price by condition across all years.
Royal Shield Silver Proof 50p value by grade
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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| PR-65 | £31.04 🔒 eBay | £31.04 | – | £25.66 – £41.04 | 3 | 3 | 28-08-2026 | |
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| PR-69 | £93.26 🔒 eBay | £93.26 (1) | – | £93.26 – £93.26 | 1 | 1 | 09-10-2026 | |
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About the 2008 50 Pence - Elizabeth II – Royal Shield Silver Proof
The 2008 50 Pence - Elizabeth II – Royal Shield Silver Proof is a collector 50 pence coin issued from 2008 to 2015 in the Royal Shield series, struck in 92.5% silver. It weighs 8g and measures 27.3mm across. Reverse design: Lower section of the Royal Shield, denomination to lower segment.
A mintage of 10,000 is recorded for one date of this type; figures for each year are not held.
Common questions
How much is the 2008 50 Pence - Elizabeth II – Royal Shield Silver Proof worth?
Verified sold prices for the 2008 50 Pence - Elizabeth II – Royal Shield Silver Proof run from £31.04 to £93.26 across 2 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 £9.50 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 2008 50 Pence - Elizabeth II – Royal Shield Silver Proof?
Check the weight 8g and diameter 27.3mm and the metal (92.5% silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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