50 Pence - Elizabeth II Entry into EEC Silver Piedfort (1973)
Circulating version: 1973 50 Pence - Elizabeth II – Entry into EEC
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1973 |
| Denomination | 50 Pence |
| Face value | 50p |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Demonetised | 1998 |
| Composition | Silver (.925) (925/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 27.000g · 0.8030 t oz |
| Diameter | 30.0mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
Second crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around.
Denomination below date surrounded by circle of nine hands, symbolising the nine members of the EEC, clasping one another in a mutual gesture of trust, assistance and friendship.
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The 1973 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Entry into EEC – Silver Piedfort is a collector 50 pence coin, struck in 92.5% silver. It weighs 27g and measures 30mm across. Reverse design: Denomination below date surrounded by circle of nine hands, symbolising the nine members of the EEC, clasping one another in a mutual gesture of trust, assistance and friendship.
It is no longer legal tender (withdrawn 1998), so its value is to collectors only.
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How much is the 1973 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Entry into EEC – Silver Piedfort worth?
No verified sale of the 1973 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Entry into EEC – Silver Piedfort has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth about £32.17 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How is the 1973 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Entry into EEC – Silver Piedfort different from the circulating coin?
This is a collector version of the 1973 50 Pence - Elizabeth II – Entry into EEC, not the coin found in change. At 27g of 92.5% silver it is heavier than the 13.5g nickel circulating coin, so weighing it is the quickest check.
How do I identify the 1973 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Entry into EEC – Silver Piedfort?
Check the weight 27g and diameter 30mm and the metal (92.5% silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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