© 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 | 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 |
| 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.