Britain 50 pence Johnson's Dictionary Plural of Penny PR69 PCGS silver coin 2009

The 2009 Great Britain 50 pence silver coin celebrates the 250th Anniversary of Samuel Johnson’s Dictionary of the English Language, one of the most influential works in English lexicography. The obverse bears the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, encircled by the inscription ELIZABETH II • D • G • REG • F • D • 2009. The reverse, designed by Tom Phillips, displays an excerpt from Johnson’s dictionary — defining FIFTY PENCE with traditional typography and including the date 1755 at the base. This creative design pays tribute to the evolution of English language and scholarship. Struck in silver with Proof Deep Cameo quality and graded PR69DCAM by PCGS, this coin combines historical reverence with artistic precision, offering collectors a refined numismatic celebration of British literary heritage.

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