50 Pence – Victoria Cross Award (2006)

Array
Image source: Hess-Divo eLive Auction 10-2014-2053

Additional information

Title / Occasion

Country

Denomination

Year of Issue

Material

Fineness

Size (mm)

Weight

Shape

Quality

Mint

Designer

Description obverse

ELIZABETH II D G REG F D around the effigy of Elizabeth II facing right. Below the shoulder the initials of the engraver.

Description reverse

A british Soldier carrying a wounded comrade in front of a Victoria Cross

Remarks

Also exists as piedfortversion. They are a part of a piedfort set that was published at the occasion of the 50th Birthday of the 50-Pence Coin. The piedfort issue has a weight of 31,0 g




Reference

United Kingdom. 50 Pence (Gold) 2006, The Royal Mint. CoCo GB-2006-0003.