Commonwealth Coin Appraisal

1985 British or Commonwealth Coin featuring Queen Elizabeth II (drilled)

The item is a circular metal coin, exhibiting a worn brassy or copper-toned appearance with some areas of discoloration, particularly a notable greenish-blue patina on the obverse to the right of the monarch's head. The obverse features a profile bust of a monarch facing right, identifiable as Queen Elizabeth II due to the visible inscription 'ELIZABETH II D.G. REG.' along the right rim. The date '1985' is clearly visible along the left rim, indicating its year of mintage. There is a distinct circular indentation or hole present directly above the monarch's head, suggesting it may have been used as a charm, pendant, or for some other purpose that required it to be affixed. The surface shows general wear consistent with circulation, with some loss of fine detail on the raised elements of the portrait and inscriptions. The coin appears to be of standard size for a circulated currency denomination from that era, though its exact diameter cannot be determined from the image. The craftsmanship aligns with mass-produced coinage, with crisp initial strikes now softened by wear. The visible damage (the hole) significantly impacts its numismatic value as a collectible coin, but it could hold value as a historical artifact or a converted piece of jewelry.