United Kingdom 50 pence, 2005

250th Anniversary - Publication of Samuel Johnson's Dictionary of the English Language

Information

NumberKM# 1050
CountryUnited Kingdom
PeriodQueen Elizabeth II (1982 - 2022)
RulerElizabeth II
CurrencyPound sterling
Coin typeCommemorative coins
Denomination50 pence
Currency rate0.5 GBP = 0.67 USD
Year2005
Subject250th Anniversary - Publication of Samuel Johnson's Dictionary of the English Language
Edge typeSmooth
Shape7-sided
AlignmentMedal (0°)
CompositionCopper-Nickel
Weight (g)8
Diameter (mm)27.3
Thickness (mm)1.78

Obverse:

50 pence 2005, United Kingdom (250th Anniversary - Publication of Samuel Johnson's Dictionary of the English Language)

Crowns  Royal family 

Legend
2005
ELIZABETH II D G REG F D
IRB

Creators: Ian Rank-Broadley (IRB)

Reverse

50 pence 2005, United Kingdom (250th Anniversary - Publication of Samuel Johnson's Dictionary of the English Language)

Anniversary 

Legend
1755
50
FIFTY PENCE
JOHNSON'S DICTIONARY
plural of penny
Saxon

Creators: Tom Phillips (TP)

Mintage

MintMintage
UNCBUProof
United Kingdom, Llantrisant17.649.000+50.000


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