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What is the value of a coin with a US Quarter obverse and a British Two Pence reverse?
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∙ 11y ago
It's not a real coin or a mint error. It's a novelty item called a magician's coin that's made by cutting apart 2 genuine coins and joining half from each one. They sell for a few dollars in hobby and novelty shops.
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What is printed on a British Two Pence coin?
The inscription around the obverse of a current British Two Pence coin says - "ELIZABETH.II.D.G REG.F.D." and the year. "ELIZABETH.II.D.G REG.F.D." is abbreviated Latin for "Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensor" meaning - Elizabeth II, by the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith. The reverse has the inscription "TWO PENCE".
What is the meaning of 1983 20 pence piece with a jug?
Your coin is a Bailiwick of Guernsey 7 sided 20 Pence coin. It has the Arms of Guernsey on the obverse and a milk can symbolising the industry of Guernsey on the reverse.
How much is a new 2 pence worth without a date on the front?
The front, or obverse of all British coins has the Monarch on it. The 2 Pence coin has the date on the front with the Queen.
What is on the back of a British 20 Pence coin?
The older design 20 Pence coin has a Crowned Double Rose on the reverse. The newer design 20 Pence coin has a part of the composite design of the British Royal Shield.
Did the British 20 Pence coin in 1982 have the date on both sides?
No. Until the new design British 20 Pence coin first issued in 2008, the date was only ever on the reverse of the 20 Pence coin.
What is on a British 50 Pence coin?
The portrait on the front (obverse) of the British £1 coin is that of Queen Elizabeth II, as is true of all British coins since 1953.The image on the back (reverse) changes every year. Pictures of several of the designs can be found at the Related Link, below.
What does an Eire 5 Pence coin look like?
The Irish 5 Pence coin had a bull on the reverse and a harp on the obverse. The bull is from an old Irish legend and the harp has long been the national symbol of Ireland. See the link below for a picture.
What does it say on a 1953 British Sixpence?
The obverse of the 1953 British Sixpence reads from the top " ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA BRITT OMN REGINA", which is Latin for "Elizabeth II by the Grace of God Queen of all Britain". The reverse reads "FID DEF" which is a continuation of the obverse inscription meaning, "Defender of the Faith", a title given to Henry VIII by the Pope (before he incurred the wrath of the catholic church), and of course SIX PENCE 1953.
What does a 1980 British 5 New Pence coin look like?
The British 1992 general circulation One Pound coin is the same as the 1987 issue They have Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and the Crowned Royal Shield on the reverse with the words "ONE POUND" under the shield. See the link below.
How many British pence in a British pound?
130 British Pence is equal to One Pound and 30 Pence.
When was the British Victoria Cross 50 Pence coin issued?
There are two different British 50 Pence coins commemorating the "150th Anniversary of the Institution of the Victoria Cross", both issued in 2006. One coin depicts the obverse and reverse of the Victoria Cross, with the initials VC. The second coin shows a soldier carrying a wounded comrade against a silhouette of the Victoria Cross. Both coins were reissued in sets in 2009 as various Proof FDC coins.
What is the term for a coin made with a fault?
There are several terms depending on the nature of the fault. Error - would be the most popular term and covers a multitude of possibilities including die faults and inconsistencies. Mule - is a coin that has had the obverse and reverse sides of the coin struck by non-matching dies, for example, a British 5 Pence coin on the obverse and Bailiwick of Jersey 5 Pence coin on the reverse. Mis-strike - is a coin that has not been struck centrally or properly on the blank. Upset - is a coin where the obverse and reverse are unintentionally out of alignment (accidental coin rotation). Brockage - is a coin where one side of the coin has an indented design due to the previously struck coin not having been ejected from the die before the new blank was inserted. This can account for double headers although one side is incuse and back to front.
