10 New Pence - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait

10 New Pence - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) - obverse10 New Pence - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) - reverse

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Features

Issuer United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1968-1981
Value 10 Pence (0.10 GBP)
Currency Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition Copper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni)
Weight 11.3 g
Diameter 28.5 mm
Thickness 2.25 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized 30 June 1993
Number
N#
878
References KM# 912,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Sp# F1
Emma Howard (editor); 2021. Standard Catalogue of British Coins : Coins of England & the United Kingdom Pre-Decimal Issues (56th edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
And 2 more volumes.

Obverse

Second crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ELIZABETH·II D·G·REG·F·D·1969

Unabridged legend: Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix

Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith

Designer: Arnold Machin

Reverse

Part of the Crest of England, a lion passant guardant royally crowned, legend above, denomination below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NEW PENCE
10

Designer: Christopher Ironside

Edge

Milled

10 New Pence - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) -  obverse

© Renato Lima (CC BY-NC)

Mints

Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)
Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)

Comments

Obverse die varieties:

1968-77 - obverse 151 beads, reverse 152 beads;
1978-81 - obverse 147 beads, reverse 152 beads;



Christopher Ironside designed all six new denominations for decimalisation for which he was awarded the OBE in 1971.

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Date Mintage G VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1968  336 143 250 $ 0.12 $ 0.20 $ 0.21 $ 0.22 $ 0.43 $ 0.90 $ 1.40 52%
1968  6 323 210 $ 1.50 2% BU (in blue wallet)
1969  314 008 000 $ 0.18 $ 0.18 $ 0.23 $ 0.23 $ 0.48 $ 0.90 $ 1.50 44%
1970  133 571 000 $ 0.24 $ 0.24 $ 0.30 $ 0.30 $ 0.48 $ 0.87 $ 1.30 28%
1971  Photo 63 205 000 $ 0.12 $ 0.22 $ 0.24 $ 0.29 $ 0.46 $ 1.10 $ 2.20 17%
1971  350 000 $ 1.90 2% Proof
1972  150 000 $ 3.30 1.5% Proof
1973  152 174 000 $ 0.12 $ 0.14 $ 0.21 $ 0.26 $ 0.42 $ 0.42 $ 0.98 28%
1973  100 000 $ 1.90 1.3% Proof
1974  92 741 000 $ 0.13 $ 0.15 $ 0.21 $ 0.26 $ 0.49 $ 0.63 $ 2.00 20%
1974  100 000 $ 2.50 1.1% Proof
1975  Photo 181 559 000 $ 0.13 $ 0.14 $ 0.22 $ 0.23 $ 0.30 $ 0.98 $ 1.10 29%
1975  100 000 $ 1.80 1.2% Proof
1976  228 220 000 $ 0.12 $ 0.12 $ 0.22 $ 0.25 $ 0.32 $ 1.10 $ 2.30 31%
1976  100 000 $ 2.70 1.2% Proof
1977  Photo 59 323 000 $ 0.12 $ 0.17 $ 0.17 $ 0.26 $ 0.41 $ 0.68 $ 2.50 13%
1977  193 000 $ 2.50 1.4% Proof
1978  86 100 $ 4.30 1.5% Proof
1979  115 457 000 $ 0.12 $ 0.12 $ 0.16 $ 0.26 $ 0.50 $ 0.50 $ 1.30 19%
1979  81 000 $ 2.10 0.9% Proof
1980  88 650 000 $ 0.11 $ 0.11 $ 0.22 $ 0.24 $ 0.43 $ 0.43 $ 1.30 15%
1980  143 000 $ 2.50 1.5% Proof
1981  3 487 000 $ 0.32 $ 0.83 1.6%
1981  100 300 $ 3.20 1.4% Proof

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Picture 1 of a sold 10 New Pence - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 10 New Pence - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 10 New Pence - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 10 New Pence - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait)
Heritage Auctions
2020 January 21 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Signature Online Auction 3082
Lot 34185
Internet Archive
21 Jan 2020 1971 UNC
(PCGS MS63)
USD 180.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 10 New Pence - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 10 New Pence - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 10 New Pence - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 10 New Pence - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232202
Lot 62486
Internet Archive
6 Jan 2022 1975 UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 960.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 10 New Pence - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 10 New Pence - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 10 New Pence - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 10 New Pence - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232052
Lot 64432
Internet Archive
17 Dec 2020 1975 UNC
(PCGS MS64)
USD 104.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 10 New Pence - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 10 New Pence - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 10 New Pence - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 10 New Pence - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait)
Heritage Auctions
2020 January 21 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Signature Online Auction 3082
Lot 34187
Internet Archive
21 Jan 2020 1975 UNC
(PCGS MS64)
Unsold
Picture 1 of a sold 10 New Pence - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 10 New Pence - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait)
Heritage Auctions
Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232005
Lot 65338
Internet Archive
30 Jan 2020 1977 UNC
(PCGS UNC Details (Bent))
USD 61.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 10 New Pence - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 10 New Pence - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 10 New Pence - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 10 New Pence - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait)
Heritage Auctions
2020 January 21 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Signature Online Auction 3082
Lot 34188
Internet Archive
21 Jan 2020 1977 UNC
(PCGS MS62)
USD 180.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 10 New Pence - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 10 New Pence - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait)
Heritage Auctions
Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232002
Lot 62322
Internet Archive
9 Jan 2020 1977 UNC
(PCGS UNC Details (Residue))
USD 40.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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