Elizabeth II - 50 Pence 1983 - UK

Country: United Kingdom, Queen Elizabeth II (1952-date)
Type: Standard Circulation coin
Years: 1983 (1982-1984)
Value: 50 Pence (0.5 GBP)
Metal: Copper-Nickel 
Weight: 13.4 g
Diameter: 30 mm
Thickness: 2.5 mm
Shape: Equilateral curve heptagon
Grade: AU/MS
Mintage: 62,824,904
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: 02-28-1998
References: KM# 932, Sp# H3

Obverse:
Second crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around

Lettering: ELIZABETH·II D·G·REG·F·D·1983

Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith (Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix)

Engraver: Arnold Machin

Reverse:
Seated figure of Britannia right with a lion at her feet, a shield bearing the Union flag resting at her side, holding a trident in her right hand and an olive branch in her outstretched left, with denomination below and legend above

Lettering:
FIFTY PENCE
50

Engraver: Christopher Ironside

Edge:
Plain

Comments:
The second definitive 50 pence piece with modified reverse legend 'FIFTY PENCE' ('NEW' omitted).
1984 dated pieces were not struck for circulation, being issued in Royal Mint BU and proof sets only.
(former Spink ref. 4225)

Referencia : KM# 932, Sp# H3

Fuente : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces4...

Colección : Elizabeth II - Queen of the United Kingdom (1952-2022)