Elizabeth II - 5 New Pence 1968 - UK

Country: United Kingdom, Queen Elizabeth II (1952-date)
Type: Standard Circulation coin
Years: 1968 (1968-1981)
Value: 5 New Pence (0.05 GBP)
Metal: Copper-Nickel 
Weight: 5.6 g
Diameter: 23.59 mm
Grade: XF40
Mintage: 98,868,250
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: 12-31-1990
References: KM# 911, Sp# D1

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·1968

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:
The Badge of Scotland, a thistle royally crowned, legend above, denomination below

Lettering:
NEW PENCE
5

Engraver: Christopher Ironside

Edge:
Milled

Comments:
(former Spink ref. 4233)

Riferimento : KM# 911, Sp# D1

Fonte : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces8...

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