© 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 | 2009-2012 |
| 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#106361 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Standing figure of Britannia in horse drawn chariot, holding trident and reins
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HALF ' OUNCE ' FINE ' SILVER ' 2009
BRITANNIA
Engraver: Philip Nathan
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Issued as part of the 2009 Britannia Four-Coin Silver Proof Set with an issue limit of: 2,500© The Royal Mint, 2009
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 Matthew Buonocore, which was specifically created for this coin series. This portrait is known as the "4th portrait" and it shows the Queen wearing a crown and a necklace, with a more mature and regal appearance compared to the previous portraits. This design was used on all the coins in the series from 2009 to 2012.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 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) 2009-2012 coin.
