2005 Britannia £50 Gold Proof 1/2oz Coin PCGS PR70 DCAM

Britannia first appeared as a provincial figure on a Roman Imperial Coin of Emperor Hadrian (117-138AD).
She did not feature on English Coins until the issue of copper halfpennies and farthings by Charles II in 1672 but, since that time, has graced the coinage of every British Monarch.Created by award winning sculptor Philip Nathan, the design shows Britannia in a traditional pose.

Seated atop a craggy rock, looking out to sea, with her robes blowing in the wind, in her right hand Britannia holds a shield emphasising her Protection of the British Isles. The laurel bush in front of her symbolises her love of peace, but her helmet and the trident clasped in her left hand, emphasise that she is not defenceless.
Complementing Philip Nathan's design, the obverse features Ian Rank Broadley's portrait of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.
These legal tender coins have been struck to proof quality using specially prepared dies and highly polished blanks

• Limited Mintage of 1,856 Worldwide
• Mark a milestone or great British moment with this year-dated Britannia coin
• Finished to Royal Mint's Proof Standard
• Struck in 22 Carat Gold weighing one half of an ounce of pure Gold
• Features Britannia Seated by acclaimed artist Philip Nathan
• Certified Slabbed and Graded by PCGS as PR70 DCAM