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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
2008,4194.68
Denomination
penny
, 50
Description
Cupronickel heptagonal coin commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the publication of Samuel Johnson's Dictionary of the English Language.
(whole)
Crowned profile portrait head of Queen Elizabeth II facing right with initials underneath the middle of neck's truncation.
(obverse)
Entries from the Dictionary for the words fifty and pence.
(reverse)
Producer name
Made by:
Royal Mint
Authority
Ruler:
HM Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom
Production date
2005
Production place
Minted in:
Llantrisant
Materials
cupronickel
Dimensions
Diameter:
27 millimetres
(max)
Weight:
8.06 grammes
$Inscriptions
Location
Not on display
Subjects
king/queen
book/newspaper
Associated names
Named in inscription & portrayed:
HM Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom
Named in inscription:
Dr Samuel Johnson
Associated events
Commemoration of:
250th Anniversary of Samuel Johnson's Dictionary of the English Language
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Royal Mint
Acquisition date
2008
Department
Money and Medals
Registration number
2008,4194.68