Royal Mint 2017 Sterling Silver Proof Sir Isaac Newton 50p Coin
Royal Mint 2017 Sterling Silver Proof Sir Isaac Newton 50p Coin
This 50p coin has been issued by the Royal Mint to mark the 375th anniversary since the birth of Sir Isaac Newton. The coin has been struck to proof condition from 0.925 fine silver.
Obverse
The obverse of the coin shows the Jody Clark coinage portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.
Reverse
Designed by Aaron West, one of The Royal Mint's graphic designers, the coin is based upon elements of Proposition 11, from Book One of Newton's Principia Mathematica, first published in Latin on 5 July 1687.
The sun is the focal point of the design with three ellipses representing the orbits of different planets around it. "SIR ISAAC NEWTON" is also written across the top of the design and the denomination is shown in words "FIFTY PENCE" underneath the design.
Specification
Diameter27.30 mm
Weight8g
DenominationFifty Pence
Alloy
0.925 Silver
Obverse Designer Jody Clark
Reverse DesignerAaron West
MintThe Royal Mint
Mintage 4,000
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