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25 Pence (Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip) – United Kingdom

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 25th wedding anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip

United Kingdom

Context

Year: 1972

Issuer: United Kingdom

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Pound sterling (decimal)

(since 1971)

Total mintage: 7,602,100

Material

Diameter: 38.61 mm

Weight: 28.28 g

Thickness: 3.2 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

OBVERSE ↑

⟳

flip

REVERSE ↑

References

KM: #917

Numista: #5982

Value

Exchange value: 0.25 GBP = $0.34

Inflation-adjusted value: 4.52 GBP

Obverse

Description:

Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara.

Inscription:

ELIZABETH II D·G·REG·F·D·

Translation:

Elizabeth II, by the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith.

Script: Latin

Language: Latin

Engraver: Arnold Machin

Reverse

Description:

EP crowned in garland, central nude Eros, surrounded by legend and dates.

Inscription:

·ELIZABETH AND PHILIP·

EP

20 NOVEMBER·1947-1972

Script: Latin

Engraver: Arnold Machin

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint (Tower Hill)	—
Royal Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1972	—	7,452,100
1972	—	150,000	Proof

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