1997 Piedfort Silver Proof Fifty Pence Coin ‘Elizabeth II 3rd Portrait’ in Near Mint Condition.
This fifty pence coin comes complete with a hard red 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 1997 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 a figure of Britannia seated beside a lion, with a shield resting against her right side, holding a trident in her right hand and an olive branch in her left.
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 1997 Piedfort Fifty pence in the pictures.
