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© The London Coin Company
1 Pound - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; 1/2 oz Fine Silver
1997 year| Silver (.958) | 16.22 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | 1 Pound 1 GBP = USD 1.31 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.958) |
| Weight | 16.22 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#105608 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Standing figure of Britannia in chariot drawn along seashore by two horses, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HALF'OUNCE'FINE'SILVER'1997
PN
BRITANNIA
Engraver: Philip Nathan
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Issue Limit: 15,000 in 4-coin Britannia 1997 Silver Proof sets.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, which was designed specifically for this coin by sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley. This portrait is known as the "third portrait" and was used on British coins from 1997 to 2015. It shows the Queen with a more mature and regal appearance, compared to the previous portraits, and is considered a distinctive feature of this coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 11832 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Pound - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait; 1/2 oz Fine Silver) 1997 coin.
