UK Horseback Queen Elizabeth II & Coronation Regalia 25 New Pence Authentic Coin Money (25th Anniversary) (1977).
Commemorative issue: 25th anniversary of accession of Queen Elizabeth II.
Features
Issuer United Kingdom
Queen Elizabeth II (1952-date)
Type Non-circulating coin
Year 1977
Value 25 New Pence
0.25 GBP = USD 0.34
Currency Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition Copper-nickel
Weight 28.28 g
Diameter 38.61 mm
Thickness 3.2 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number N# 5488
References KM# 920, Sp# LL2
Obverse: A portrait of Queen Elizabeth II riding a horse, in a similar style to the 1953 crown coin which was released to celebrate her coronation.
Legend around, date below.
Lettering: ELIZABETH·II DG·REG FD
1977
Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith (Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix).
Reverse: A design showing coronation regalia. The Ampulla and Anointing spoon used in the Queen's coronation are displayed crowned, and encircled by a floral border. These objects date from the 14th and 12th centuries respectively and have remained in continuous use. The Ampulla is a vessel of fine gold in the shape of an eagle. It contains the holy oil which is used to anoint the Sovereign. The date of the body of the eagle is said to be around the fourteenth century, but the goldwork, wings and base were probably added in 1661 for the coronation of Charles II. The silver gilt anointing spoon into which the oil is poured is believed to date from the 12th century with evidence of its use at the coronation of King John in 1199. The stem of the spoon is chased and set with four freshwater pearls. St Edward's Crown is one of the oldest Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom and the centrepiece of the coronation regalia. Named after Edward the Confessor, it has traditionally been used to crown English and British monarchs at their coronation ceremonies. The current version was made for the coronation of Charles II in 1661.
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Bien cordialement,
Numis Maia (France).