Great Britain 1981 Crown Sterling Silver Proof

Description

25 New Pence - Elizabeth II
Royal Wedding; Silver Proof
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Features
Country
United Kingdom
Queen
Elizabeth II (
1952-date
)
Type
Non circulating
coin
Year
1981
Value
25 New Pence
0.25
GBP
= 0.31 USD
Metal
Silver (.925)
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Thickness
2.89 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
References
KM
# 925a,
Sp
# LL4
Commemorative issue
Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer
Obverse
Second crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II D·G·REG·F·D·
Translation:
Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith (Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix)
Engraver:
Arnold Machin
Reverse
Conjoined profile portraits of Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer, legend around, date below
Lettering:
H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES AND LADY DIANA SPENCER
PN
·1981·
Engraver:
Philip Nathan
Edge
Reeded