© 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 | 2003-2012 |
| 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#106351 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Helmeted head of Britannia left, overlaid with a stylised wave, vertical lettering in front and behind.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITANNIA
HALF
OUNCE FINE
SILVER
2003
Engraver: Philip Nathan
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Issued as part of the 2003 4-coin Britannia Silver Proof sets. Issue Limit: 5,000© The Royal Mint, 2003
Sp#BE4A (2007): a limited edition set of 6 different 1/2oz £1 Britannia designs with satin finish proof reverses was struck to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Britannia series with an issue limit of 2,000.
The 2012 proof was issued as part of a limited edition set of 9 different 1/2oz £1 Britannia designs struck to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Britannia series.
© 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 this coin series. This portrait is known as the "4th portrait" and was used on British coins from 2003 to 2012.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3669 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2007 | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2012 | 1656 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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) 2003-2012 coin.
