2008 50 Pence Last Seated Britannia

To the modern citizen, the figure of Britannia is the ultimate emblem of national pride, military resolve, and maritime strength. Dressed in classical robes, wearing a Corinthian helmet, and armed with a trident and shield, she stands as the undisputed personification of the United Kingdom. Her image is instantly recognisable, gracing everything from the reverse of the circulating fifty-pence piece to the highly coveted gold and silver bullion coins issued annually by the Royal Mint. next...