Sell 1998 NHS 50p Silver Piedfort Proof
1998 NHS 50p silver piedfort proof: 5,117 mintage, 16 g .925 silver. Current UK values £60–£250. Authentication guide & selling tips.
Typical UK collector & dealer range for circulated examples
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Market Valuation & Pricing Notes
Low-mintage (5,117) double-thick piedfort proof. Raw/opened examples trade £60–£100. Complete Royal Mint boxed issues with certificate typically realise £80–£160 on eBay UK and at auction (Noonans, Spink). PCGS/NGC PF69+DCAM examples command £180+. Silver bullion value (~14.8 g pure Ag) ≈ £11–12; premium is entirely numismatic.
Physical Authentication Checkpoints
Our specialists verify these exact specifications when appraising your 1998 NHS 50p Silver Piedfort Proof:
- Weight: 16.00 g (±0.1 g) — double standard 50p (8 g)
- Diameter: 27.30 mm (same as standard 50p)
- Edge: Plain (no milling/lettering)
- Obverse: 4th portrait of Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, IRB truncation initials
- Reverse: Pair of hands with radiating lines; NHS logo repeated five times around upper rim
- Finish: Mirror fields, frosted devices (proof standard)
- Packaging: Original Royal Mint burgundy leatherette case with numbered certificate of authenticity
Coin Specifications
- Catalogue ID
- uk-1998-nhs-50p-silver-piedfort-proof
- Denomination
- 50p
- Issue Year
- 1998
- Rarity Tier
- Scarce Circulation
- Mintage
- 5,117
- Weight
- 16 grams
- Metal Composition
- .925 sterling silver (92.5% Ag, 7.5% Cu)
Common Fakes & Variant Confusion
Often confused with the standard silver proof (mintage 25,000, 8 g) or the 2009 40th-anniversary 50p piedfort reissue (gold piedfort only). Verify weight (16 g) and COA number. No known contemporary counterfeits; altered standard proofs (acid-dipped) occasionally offered — check for loss of frost and incorrect weight.
Best Ways to Sell Your 1998 NHS 50p Silver Piedfort Proof
Compare liquidation routes in the UK, or sell directly to Finacforce with zero auction commission.
eBay UK (completed sales filter)
Highest visibility; fees ~13 %. Best for boxed/COA examples. Graded coins benefit from clear photos of slab label.
Specialist dealers (Britannia Coin Co., Chards, London Coin Co.)
Quick sale at 85–95 % of retail; no listing hassle. Lower net than private sale but guaranteed payment.
Numismatic auctions (Noonans, Spink, Baldwin's)
Best for PF69/70 graded pieces; catalogues attract serious buyers. 15–20 % vendor commission + 5 % buyer's premium; 6–8 week cycle.
Bullion/scrap (last resort)
Pays only ~£11–12 (silver melt). Destroys numismatic value — only for damaged/impaired coins.
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