Issuer United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)  Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2022) Type Non-circulating coins Year 1977 Value 25 Pence Currency Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) Composition Copper-nickel Weight 28.28 g Diameter 38.61 mm Thickness 3.2 mm Shape Round

Commemorative issue

25th anniversary of accession of Queen Elizabeth II

Obverse

Queen Elizabeth II riding horse to left, legend around, date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ELIZABETH·II DG·REG FD
1977

Unabridged legend: Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix

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

Designer: Arnold Machin

Reverse

Crown of Edward, ampulla and golden spoon, flower decoration.

Edge: Reeded

Mint: Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)