United Kingdom (Great Britain) Elizabeth II 10 Pence

History

10 Pence 1992, KM# P13, United Kingdom (Great Britain), Elizabeth II

10 Pence 1992, KM# P13, United Kingdom (Great Britain), Elizabeth II, Box with certificate

Obverse. Photo © Canadian Coin & Currency

Description

A piedfort is an unusually thick coin, often exactly twice the normal weight and thickness of other coins of the same diameter and pattern. Piedforts are not normally circulated, and are only struck for presentation purposes by mint officials (such as patterns), or for collectors, dignitaries, and other VIPs.

Obverse	Crown, jewelry Diamond Diadem Person (king, queen, tsar etc.) Elizabeth II Third crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the George IV State Diadem. The George IV State Diadem, officially the Diamond Diadem, is a type of crown that was made in 1820 for King George IV. The diadem is worn by queens and queens consort in procession to coronations and State Openings of Parliament. The piece of jewellery has been featured in paintings and on stamps and currency. It can be seen in the Queen's Gallery at Buckingham Palace. ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA FIDEI DEFENSATRIX means Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, Queen and Defender of the Faith. Engraver: Raphael David Maklouf ELIZABETH II D·G·REG·F·D·1992 RDM
Reverse	Animal (fish, bird, mammal etc.) Lion A crowned lion (formally, Part of the crest of England, a lion passant guardant royally crowned), with the numeral "10" below the lion, and the value above the lion. Engraver: Christopher Ironside TEN PENCE 10
Edge	Reeded (milled)