© Dave Townsley collection (CC0)
© Dave Townsley collection (CC0)
⅛ Sovereign - Elizabeth II Decimal anniversary
2021 year| Gold (.9167) (22ct) | 1 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | Alderney (Guernsey) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2021 |
| Value | ⅛ Sovereign ⅛ GGP = USD 0.16 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) (22ct) |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#320871 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Britannia right and a portcullis
Words and numbers around the edge
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1971 DECIMALISATION 2021 . ONE - EIGHTH SOVEREIGN
Engraver: Matthew Dent
Edge
Plain
Comment
Part of a 4 coin setCoA:
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅛ Sovereign - Elizabeth II (Decimal anniversary) 2021 from Alderney (Guernsey) is that it has a unique design feature. The coin's obverse side features a special privy mark, which is a small image of a ship, known as the "Alderney Frigate," that is located beneath the Queen's effigy. This privy mark is a nod to the island's maritime history and its connection to the sea.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4999 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ⅛ Sovereign - Elizabeth II (Decimal anniversary) 2021 coin.