1976 United Kingdom 10 New Pence Queen Elizabeth II

1973 United Kingdom 10 New Pence Queen Elizabeth II
United Kingdom 10 New Pence - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait
Location United Kingdom
Issuing entity The Royal Mint
Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1968-1981
Value 10 New Pence (0.10 GBP)
Currency Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition Copper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni)
Weight 11.3 g
Diameter 28.5 mm
Thickness 2.25 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled

Obverse
Second crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: Elizabeth II D G Reg F D 1976

Unabridged legend: Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix

Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith

Designer: Arnold Machin Read more on Wikipedia

Reverse
Part of the Crest of England, a lion passant guardant royally crowned, legend above, denomination below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
New Pence
10

Designer: Christopher Ironside

What's in the box
1 x Coin