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Old 01-08-2009, 10:57 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Need 1977 coin indentified

This coin has been lying around the house for a while. It looks like some medal or token, but looks like a legit coin. Please help me out





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Old 01-09-2009, 09:13 AM   #2 (permalink)
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British, medal.

Anniversary of Elizabeth II's coronation, 1952-1977= 25 years.
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British, medal.

Anniversary of Elizabeth II's coronation, 1952-1977= 25 years.
Correct except it's not a medal.
It has a face value of 25 New Pence.

The Brits get away with a lot.
No country name on their coins or stamps.
And in this case, no value on the coin either.
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It is an English Crown... made to comemmorate the Queens Silver Jubilee.... and has a face value of 25p..... If kept as proof will be worth a couple of pounds... $3-4
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