© 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 | 2007-2012 |
| 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#106354 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Seated figure of Britannia tight, holding a trident in her right hand and a sprig of olive in her left hand with a lion at her feet, legend around, date in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HALF OUNCE FINE SILVER BRITANNIA
2007
CLB
Engraver: Christopher Le Brun
Designer: John Bergdahl
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Issued as part of the 2007 4-coin Britannia Silver Proof sets. Issue Limit: 2,500Sp#BSE6A (2007): a limited edition set of 6 different 1/2oz £1 Britannia designs with satin finish proof reverses was also 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 was minted with a unique silver composition of .958, which is higher than the standard .925 sterling silver used in many other coins. This makes it a valuable collector's item for numismatists who appreciate the rarity of its silver content.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) 2007-2012 coin.
