IBRELIA
50 Pence – Elizabeth II 3rd Portrait, Britannia Design, 1997 Circulated Coin
Step into the heritage of British coinage with this 1997 United Kingdom 50 Pence Coin featuring the timeless Britannia design.
On the obverse, the coin displays the third crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Raphael David Maklouf, wearing the George IV State Diadem. The reverse showcases Britannia seated beside a lion, holding a trident and olive branch, with the Union Jack shield at her side — a classic symbol of British strength and peace, designed by Christopher Ironside.
Struck in copper-nickel with its distinctive 7-sided shape, this coin remains a staple for collectors. Though circulated, it carries the authenticity and character of late 20th-century British coinage.
✨ Features:
-
Country: United Kingdom
-
Year: 1997
-
Value: 50 Pence
-
Composition: Copper-Nickel
-
Weight: 8 g
-
Diameter: 27.3 mm
-
Shape: Equilateral curve heptagon (7 sides)
-
Obverse: Queen Elizabeth II (3rd portrait)
-
Reverse: Britannia & lion design
-
Edge: Plain
A perfect collectible for anyone interested in Elizabeth II coinage or building a British coin collection.