1 Pound - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; 1/2 oz Fine Silver) 2010-2012 front 1 Pound - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; 1/2 oz Fine Silver) 2010-2012 back
1 Pound - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; 1/2 oz Fine Silver) 2010-2012 photo
© The London Coin Company

1 Pound - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; 1/2 oz Fine Silver

 
Silver (.958) 16.22 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
2010-2012
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
References
Numista
N#106363
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

A lion helmeted Britannia bust with flowing hair and robe facing right, legend around and date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BRITANNIA 1/2 OUNCE FINE SILVER
2010

Engraver: Suzie Zamit

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The 2010 design was struck with an issue limit of 3,500 pieces which were released as part of the 2010 Britannia 4-Coin Silver Proof Set (3,497 sales).


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 Buxton. This portrait was specifically created for the 2010-2012 series of commemorative coins and is not found on any other coins.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2010  3497 - - - - - -
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) 2010-2012 coin.