50 Pounds – Britannia (1987)

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Image source: CGB Mail Bid Sale 11-2002-2351

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Description obverse

ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA F D 50 POUNDS around the effigy of Elizabeth II facing right with a crown. On the lower end of the shoulder the initials of the engraver

Description reverse

1/2 OUNCE FINE GOLD BRITANNIA around a standing Britannia wearing a corinthian helmet. With her left hand she leans on a shield a shield with the Union Jack and holds a laurel branch. In her right hand she has got a trident.




Reference

United Kingdom. 50 Pounds (Gold) 1987, The Royal Mint. CoCo GB-1987-0004.