United Kingdom 10 Pence (Large Type, 1968-1981)

United Kingdom (The Royal Mint) · 1968-1981 (Likely early 1970s based on wear)

A circular silver-colored coin featuring a crowned lion on the reverse and Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse.

Country: United Kingdom (The Royal Mint)
Year: 1968-1981 (Likely early 1970s based on wear)
Denomination: 10 Pence (0.10 GBP)
Metal: Cupro-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)

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Overview

A circular silver-colored coin featuring a crowned lion on the reverse and Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse.

Historical significance

Introduced as part of the decimalization of British currency. It was initially circulated alongside the florin (two-shilling piece) as they were identical in size and value until the 10p was reduced in size in 1992.

Obverse (front)

Second portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Arnold Machin, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara. Legend: ELIZABETH II D·G·REG·F·D·

Reverse (back)

A crowned lion passant guardant (royally crowned lion), part of the Crest of England. Number '10' above, and the words 'NEW PENCE' or 'TEN PENCE' (later years) below.

Estimated value

$0.12 - $0.25 (Commonly found in bulk lots; essentially worth face value unless in pristine UNCIRCULATED condition)

What drives this coin's value

Most valuable in Proof or Uncirculated condition. Circulated examples have no numismatic premium.

Grade assessment

Very Good to Fine (Moderate to heavy wear, surface dirt/toning visible, loss of detail in the lion's mane)

Mintage & rarity

Very Common (Billions minted between 1968 and 1980; not rare)

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check for magnetic pull; cupro-nickel is non-magnetic. Check the edge for a seam which would indicate a cast fake, though fakes of this common coin are extremely rare.