© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
1 Pound - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; English Lions
2002 year| Nickel brass | 9.5 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2002 |
| Value | 1 Pound (1 GBP) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 9.5 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Thickness | 3.15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 15 October 2017 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#1394 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Three lions passant guardant above denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ONE POUND
Engraver: Norman Sillman
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Lettering: DECUS ET TUTAMEN
Translation: An ornament and a safeguard
Comment
The Norman Sillman heraldic emblem 'English Lions' reverse was originally introduced in 1997 with the Maklouf third portrait on the obverse.This second edition was struck for circulation and can also be found in Brilliant Uncirculated and Proof Annual sets, while also being issued in silver proof, reverse frosted silver proof, silver proof piedfort and gold proof.
