2005 Piedfort Silver Proof Fifty Pence Coin ‘Samuel Johnson’s Dictionary’ in Near Mint Condition.
This is a commemorative coin marking the 250th anniversary of the publication of the first English dictionary.
This fifty pence coin comes complete with a hard green box and certificate as issued by the royal mint.
This coin has been photographed inside the capsule and has not been handled, this coin has minor tarnishing.
This 2005 coin is struck in .925 silver with a proof finish by the Royal Mint. Proof coins are hand-finished to create a flawless effect, and are often struck multiple times with specially prepared dies to achieve a mirrored finish and clarity of detail.
The obverse features the portrait of Elizabeth II facing to the right. The reverse features entries from Samuel Johnson’s Dictionary of the English Language.
Piedfort coins are specifically struck coins that are typically twice the thickness and weight of standard coins of the same denomination.
The weight of this coin is 16 grams of .925 silver.
You will receive the 2005 Piedfort Fifty pence in the pictures.
