Coin
25 New Pence - Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee; Silver (1977) — United Kingdom
United Kingdom • 1977 • KM#920a, Sp#LL2
Overview
Silver proof commemorative coin issued for the 25th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II. This is a non-circulating coin. Struck as Proof.
Specifications
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Year
- 1977
- Composition
- Silver (.925)
- Weight
- 28.28 g
- Diameter
- 38.61 mm
- Thickness
- 2.89 mm
- Mint
- Royal Mint, Llantrisant
- Shape
- Round
- Technique
- Milled
- References
- KM#920a, Sp#LL2
- Issuer
- United Kingdom
Design details
Obverse
Queen Elizabeth II riding horse to left, legend around, date below. Lettering: ELIZABETH-II DG-REG FD 1977. Unabridged legend: Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix. Translation: Elizabeth II by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith.
Reverse
Crown of Edward, ampulla and golden spoon, flower decoration.
Collector insights
- Design heritage: Arnold Machin (obverse), Arnold Machin (reverse) is credited as the designer for the Standard circulation coins series. Designer attribution helps distinguish this issue from later restrikes or unofficial copies that reuse only the motif.
- Struck at: Royal Mint, Llantrisant. Confirm the mintmark on your example before comparing prices — same-year issues from different mints often trade at very different levels.
- Mintage vs. survival: A moderate mintage of 377,000. Grade rarity is usually the driver of value here — mid-grade circulated pieces are common, but original-surface uncirculated coins can command a strong premium.
- Precious metal content: Silver (.925) — bullion value provides a price floor, and many circulated examples were melted during the 1979–1980 and post-2010 silver spikes, reducing the surviving population.
- Catalogue reference: Listed as
KM#920a, Sp#LL2. Use this reference code when cross-checking auction archives, dealer inventories, and standard printed catalogues.
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