© narracan coins
© narracan coins
1 Pound - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Scottish Lion
1999 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 | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1999 |
| 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#10609 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 27% |
Reverse
A lion rampant within a double tressure flory counter-flory above denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ONE POUND
Engraver: Norman Sillman
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Lettering: NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT
Translation: No one provokes me with impunity
Comment
The Norman Sillman heraldic emblem of the 'Scottish Lion' reverse was originally introduced in 1994 with the Maklouf third portrait on the obverse.This second edition was not struck for circulation and can only be found in Brilliant Uncirculated and Proof sets, it was also issued in an individual BU pack (no sales figures). The coin was also struck in silver proof, reverse frosted silver proof and silver piedfort.
