© The London Coin Company
© The London Coin Company
1 Pound - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; 1/2 oz Fine Silver
| 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 |
| Years | 1998-2012 |
| 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#106078 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Standing figure of Britannia holding trident, shield and olive branch, legend around, engraver's name in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
'BRITANNIA'1998' '1/2' 'OUNCE'FINE'SILVER'
P.NATHAN
Engraver: Philip Nathan
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Issued as part of the 1998 4-coin Britannia Silver Proof sets. Issue Limit: 10,000© The Royal Mint, 1998
Sp#BSE2A (2007): a limited edition set of 6 different 1/2oz £1 Britannia designs with satin finish proof reverses were struck to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Britannia series with an issue limit of 2,000.
2012 issue limit: 4,620 (2,600 in the 4-coin silver proof sets)
© The Royal Mint, 2012
2012 sales: 2,595 in 4-coin silver proof set, 1,656 in 25th anniversary set of 9 coins
© The Royal Mint, 2012
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley, which was specifically created for the coin's 1/2 oz silver format. This portrait was not used on any other coins or currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 3044 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2007 | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2012 | 4251 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (4th portrait; 1/2 oz Fine Silver) 1998-2012 coin.
