United Kingdom · Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
United Kingdom Fifty Pence, Small Size — Elizabeth II (1997)
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About this coin
The smaller Britannia fifty-pence piece was introduced in September 1997.
Obverse
Elizabeth II faces right in the George IV State Diadem.
Script: Latin
Lettering
ELIZABETH II D G REG F D
1997
RDM
Translation
Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith.
Reverse
Britannia sits beside a lion, holding a trident and olive branch, with a shield at her side and 50 below.
Script: Latin
Lettering
FIFTY PENCE
50
Mints and mintmarks
Royal Mint, Llantrisant, Wales.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
RDM: portrait designer’s initials.
Identification and varieties
Both large and small coins are dated 1997. This is the 27.3 mm type.
Measurements
Dimensions are nominal; individual coins may vary.
Years, mintmarks and variants
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| Year | Mint | Mintmark | Variant | Mintage | Notes | Find this issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Llantrisant | None | Ordinary strike | 456364100 | ||
| 1997 | Llantrisant | None | Brilliant uncirculated | 109550 | ||
| 1997 | Llantrisant | None | Proof | 80748 |
1997Ordinary strike
Mintage 456364100
1997Brilliant uncirculated
Mintage 109550
1997Proof
Mintage 80748