Summary
50 Cents, Issued by, Bermuda, 1978.
Mint not recorded.
Obverse Description
Diademed and draped bust of the Queen facing right; around, ELIZABETH II BERMUDA
Reverse Description
The coat of arms of Bermuda, a shield depicting the wreck of the Sea Venture which was driven ashore (by Admiral Sir George Somers of the Virginia Company) on the island in 1609, the shield is supported by a lion (representing England); below on a ribbon, QUO FATA FERUNT (translation: Where the Fates carry us); around above, FIFTY CENTS; below, 1978
Edge Description
Milled
Significance
Decimal coinage was introduced in Bermuda in February 1970, it's dollar pegged to the US dollar since 31 July 1972
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Purchase from Max Stern & Co. Ltd, 1981
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Date Issued
1978 AD
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Issued By
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Artist
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Denomination
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Material
Copper-Nickel
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
30.5 mm (Outside Diameter), 12.73 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#19
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2009. 2009 Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1901 - 2000.
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Keywords
British Commonwealth Coins, British Commonwealth and Empire Coins