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A 2024 British Britannia silver bullion coin struck by The Royal Mint. The coin is composed of 1/4 troy ounce of .999 fine silver. The obverse features the uncrowned portrait of King Charles III by Martin Jennings, facing left, set against a stippled field. The legend reads CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 50 PENCE. The reverse depicts the standing figure of Britannia by Philip Nathan, holding a trident and shield with the Union Flag. The design incorporates modern Royal Mint security features, including a latent image changing from a padlock to a trident, surface animation in the background, and micro-text. The reverse legend reads BRITANNIA 2024 1/4 OZ 999 FINE SILVER, with the name NATHAN visible at the lower edge. This coin has legal tender status in the United Kingdom.
Weight: 0.25 oz t (7.78 g)
Fineness: .999 fine silver.
Condition report:
The coin exhibits significant dark toning and surface oxidation on both sides, notably across the cheek and neck of the King on the obverse, and the lower drapery and waves on the reverse. Fine surface scuffs and handling marks are present on the high points and fields.
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