Elizabeth II - 10 New Pence 1968 - UK

Country: United Kingdom, Queen Elizabeth II (1952-date)
Type: Standard Circulation coin
Years: 1968 (1968-1981)
Value: 10 New Pence (1/10 GBP)
Metal: Copper-Nickel 
Weight: 11.3 g
Diameter: 28.5 mm
Grade: XF
Mintage: 336,143,250
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: 06-30-1993
References: KM# 912, Sp# F1

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:
Part of the Crest of England, a lion passant guardant royally crowned, legend above, denomination below.

Lettering:
NEW PENCE
10

Engraver: Christopher Ironside

Edge:
Milled

Comments:
Obverse die varieties:

1968-77 - obverse 151 beads, reverse 152 beads;
1978-81 - obverse 147 beads, reverse 152 beads;

Riferimento : KM# 912, Sp# F1

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

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