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Elizabeth II pattern five cents, 1961

Overview

Museum number

RMM 3049

Country

United Kingdom

Ruler

Elizabeth II

Object name

coin
pattern

Denomination

five cents

Date

1961

Design

Obverse

wreathed portrait of Elizabeth II to right
inscription: + ELIZABETH · II · DEI · GRATIA · REGINA

Reverse

lion passant on crown

Edge

milled

Die axis

360

Production

Mint

Tower Hill

Material

cupro-nickel

Dimensions

Weight

2.83g

Acquisition

Acquired from

Stores Office (Tower Hill), 5.5.1972

References

Archive reference

Royal Mint File 2/214/1