British 10 Pence Coin (Cupronickel Decimal Coinage)
Coin/Bullion (Circulation Coinage) · Royal Mint (United Kingdom)
Pattern: United Kingdom Decimal Coinage - Lion Passant Design (Large Specimen)
Type
Coin/Bullion (Circulation Coinage)
Maker
Royal Mint (United Kingdom)
Material
Cupronickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel; contains no precious silver metal content)
Dimensions
Approximately 28.5 mm in diameter, 11.3 grams (large pre-1992 version) or reduced size version.
Description
A worn and circulated British 10 pence coin showing the iconic crowned lion design on the reverse side. The surface exhibits significant handling wear and edge deformation, giving it a rough, weathered appearance.
Key Features
Crowned lion motif, 'TEN PENCE' inscription, numeral '10', curved multi-sided heptagonal profile.
Material & Composition
Cupronickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel; contains no precious silver metal content)
Finish & Decoration
Circulated finish featuring a crowned lion rampant/passant motif on the reverse, with numerical value '10' below and text 'TEN PENCE' around the upper rim.
Hallmarks & Stamps
Not applicable; features standard coinage mint struck relief lettering and numerals.
Construction Details
Machine die-struck on a cupronickel planchet with a seven-sided/heptagonal rounded heptagon rim shape.
Functional Features
Standard currency coin designed for legal tender circulation.
Handle & Grip Details
Not applicable (coinage item).
Craftsmanship Details
Standard high-volume industrial die-struck circulation minting.
Authentication Indicators
Distinctive Royal Mint design typography, correct iconographic elements, standard decimal coinage features.
Origin & Manufacturing
United Kingdom, Royal Mint (Llantrisant, Wales)
Era & Period
Modern Decimalization Era (1968-Present)
Age Estimate
Circa 1968 - 1992
Cultural Significance
Represents the modern decimalization transition of the British monetary system during the late 20th century.
Condition Notes
Fair to Poor. Noticeable edge damage, surface pitting, heavy wear on raised relief details, and severe circulation scratching.
Value Estimate
Face value of 10 British Pence (approx. $0.12 USD).
Care & Maintenance
Keep dry; coin cleaning is generally not advised for collectible currency, though this piece holds primarily nominal circulation value.
Similar Pieces
British 5p coin, pre-decimal florin, modern smaller-size 10p coin introduced in 1992.
Interesting Facts
The British 10p coin was introduced in 1968 prior to decimalization day in 1971 to replace the old florin (two shilling piece), sharing the exact same size and weight.