âWounded Soldierâ / âHeroic Actsâ 50p coin â dated
This coin was one of two designs released to mark the 150th anniversary of the introduction of the Victoria Cross. The reverse, design by Clive Duncan, depicts a solder carrying a wounded comrade in his arms from the battlefield. In the background is the outline of the Victoria Cross with a sun burst surrounding it. The obverse shows the portrait of Her Majesty by Ian Rank-Broadley; which was the fourth portrait used on coins. This is a âcompanionâ coin to the âVictoria Crossâ 50 pence issued in the same year. It has been in circulation; condition as per the photos. Additional photos available, please ask. Read More