25 New Pence - Elizabeth II Silver Wedding

Features

Issuer	United Kingdom
Queen	Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type	Non-circulating coins
Year	1972
Value	25 Pence 0.25 GBP = USD 0.33
Currency	Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition	Copper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni)
Weight	28.28 g
Diameter	38.61 mm
Thickness	3.2 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Number	N# 5982
References	KM# 917 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). , Sp# LL1 Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes).

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Commemorative issue

25th wedding anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip

Obverse

Second crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ELIZABETH II D·G·REG·F·D·

Unabridged legend: Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix

Translation: Elizabeth II by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith

Engraver: Arnold Machin

Reverse

The crowned letters EP within a floral garland, the naked figure of Eros at the centre, legend and dates around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
·ELIZABETH AND PHILIP·
EP
20 NOVEMBER·1947-1972

Engraver: Arnold Machin

Edge

Reeded

Mints

	Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)
	Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)

Comments

The first crown-sized coin to be issued following Decimalisation Day on 15th February 1971, the denomination was updated from 5 shillings to 25 new pence. Despite being produced in their millions and being available at face value from most post offices and banks, the ordinary business strike was a Royal Mint commemorative issue and not intended for general circulation.

The proof strike was issued as part of the Annual Proof coin set.

Royal Mint standard twenty-five pence coin production from 1st April 1972 to 31st March 1973
Tower Hill - 5,652,100
Llantrisant - 1,800,000
Total struck - 7,452,100
Total value - £1,863,025

(former Spink ref. 4226)

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Date	Mintage	G	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC		Frequency
Undetermined
1972	7 452 100	$ 0.80	$ 2.40	$ 2.40	$ 2.40	$ 2.40	$ 2.40	$ 2.90		95%
1972	150 000							$ 5.30	Proof	7%

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Katz Auction 131 Lot 2552	26 Jun 2024	1972	UNC	USD 5.78 (EUR 5.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 109 Lot 799	27 Jan 2024	1972	UNC	Unsold
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	Katz Auction 92 Lot 875	15 Aug 2023	1972	UNC	USD 6.94 (EUR 6.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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