Elizabeth II - 50 Pence 1973 - UK / E.U

Country: United Kingdom, Queen Elizabeth II (1952-date)
Type: Circulating commemorative coin
Years: 1973 
Value: 50 Pence (0.50 GBP)
Metal: Copper-Nickel 
Weight: 13.5 g
Diameter: 30 mm
Thickness: 2.45 mm
Shape: Equilateral curve heptagon
Grade: VF
Mintage: 89,775,000
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: 02-28-1998
References: KM# 918, Sp# H2

Commemorative issue:
Entry into the European Economic Community

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∙

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:
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

Lettering:
1973
50
PENCE

Engraver: David Wynne

Edge:
Plain

Comments:
(former Spink ref. 4224)

Riferimento : KM# 918, Sp# H2

Fonte : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...

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