50 Pence - Elizabeth II 4th portrait Royal Shield Silver Proof

Name: 50 Pence - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Royal Shield Silver Proof
Brand: Royal Mint

CountryUK Year2012 Denom50 Pence MintRoyal Mint MetalSilver (.925) (with selective gold plating) Melt ~£11.11

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Country	🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Year	2012
Denomination	50 Pence
Face value	50p
Mint	Royal Mint · Llantrisant
Series	Royal Shield Series
Circulation	Circulating
Composition	Silver (.925) (with selective gold plating)
Weight	8.000g
Diameter	27.3mm
Shape	Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Grade scale	UK (EF/UNC)

Obverse

Fourth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around. Script: Latin

Reverse

Lower section of the Royal Shield gold-plated, denomination to lower segment. Script: Latin

Silver content

Gross troy oz 0.2572

Purity unknown, melt value is approximate

Melt value (approx) £11.11

Premium over melt £12.89

Also issued as

Royal Shield Silver Proof Royal Shield Silver Proof £72 Royal Shield Silver Proof Royal Shield Silver Proof £49 Royal Shield Silver Proof £58

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Market Value

£24.00

Volume-weighted average across 1 verified sale.

Last sale 8 months ago View price history →

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