Gibraltar 25 Pence - Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee (1977)

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Country Gibraltar
Type Non-circulating coin
Year 1977
Value 25 Pence
Currency Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 28.28 g
Diameter 38.5 mm
Thickness 3 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑


Commemorative issue - 25th Anniversary of the Accession of Queen Elizabeth II

Obverse
Bust of Queen Elizabeth and dates
Lettering: QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND 1952-1977

Reverse
Gibraltar crest within circle of apes on branches and value
Lettering:
GIBRALTAR
TWENTY FIVE PENCE

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Beautiful coin, almost looks like something from the Roman period. I love the slight bluish tint, it gives the appearance of heft and quality.

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