1981 Proof [BOX] Elizabeth II Silver 25 Pence (Diana and Charles)

Obverse

Reverse

Type Details

Designer(s) / Engraver(s):
Country:	Great Britain
Period:	Elizabeth II
Face value:	25 Pence
Date:	1981
Purpose:	Commemorative
Subject:	Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana

Obverse:	Young bust of Elizabeth II with tiara facing right
Legend:	D·G·REG·F·D· ELIZABETH II

Reverse:	Conjoined heads of Prince Charles and Lady Diana facing left
Legend:	H.R.H. THE PRICE OF WALES AND LADY DIANA SPENCER 1981

Edge:	Reeded

	Philip Nathan, Arnold Machin

Catalogue:	KM# 925a

Currency

Unit:	Pound Sterling
System:	Decimal

Fractions:	100 New Pence = 1 New Pound

Grades & Prices Available

	(PF)	$61.99

Selected Item Notes:

Issue

Year:	1981 Proof [BOX]
Mintage:	218,000
Scarcity:	(URS19)
Valuation:
Notes:	Boxed issue

Specifications

Total Weight:	28.2759g (0.91 Oz)
Composition:	Silver
Fineness:	0.9250
Silver Content:	26.16g (0.84 Oz)
Silver Value:	$34.10
Alignment:	Medal
Diameter:	39.00mm
Thickness:	2.89mm

Description

Elizabeth II Silver 25 Pence (Diana and Charles) [BOX]

In commemoration of the marriage of His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer, the Royal Mint has been authorised to strike a commemorative coin.

A maximum of only 250,000 coins will be issued in sterling silver in proof quality for world wide distribution.

The reverse of the coin features the profiles of The Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer in a contemporary and informal portrayal. The design was prepared by Philip Nathan, a former Royal Mint engraver. His initials "P.N." can be seen just below the portrait of Prince Charles.

The design on the obverse is the portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II created by Arnold Machin, RA, OBE. The obverse design has been depicted on nearly all United Kingdom coinage since 1968. It shows Her Majesty wearing the tiara which was a wedding present from her grandmother, the late Queen Mary.

This item is available with case at 1981 PROOF [BOX+COA]

... and without case at 1981 PROOF [COA]

Value Range

Year	Mintage	G	F	VF	EF	AU	UNC	BU	PF
1981 Proof [BOX]	218,000								$68