1992-1993 Piedfort Silver Proof Fifty Pence Coin ‘European Community’ in Near Mint Condition.
This is a commemorative coin marking the British Presidency of European Council of Ministers.
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 1992-93 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 third crowned portrait of Elizabeth II facing to the right. The reverse features a conference table seen from above, around which are arranged twelve chairs for the Council of Ministers. The United Kingdom is prominently represented at the head of the table with the table itself showing twelve stars, symbols of the European Community.
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 27 grams of .925 silver.
The pictures are stock images, you will receive a similar 1992-1993 Silver Piedfort European Community Fifty Pence.
