2003 Piedfort Silver Proof Fifty Pence Coin ‘Suffragette Movement’ in Near Mint Condition.
This is a commemorative coin marking the 100th anniversary of the WSPU.
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 2003 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 standing figure of a suffragette chained to railings and holding a banner, to the right a ballot paper marked with a cross and lettering.
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 2003 Piedfort Fifty pence in the pictures.
