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© Ma collection de monnaies
1 Pound - Elizabeth II Battle of Jersey
1981 year| Copper-nickel | 9 g | - |
| Issuer | Jersey (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1981 |
| Value | 1 Pound (1 JEP) |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 9 g |
| Size | 30 × 30 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Square with rounded corners |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 15 October 2017 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#14682 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 18% |
Reverse
Badge of the Royal Jersey Militia (crowned shaded pointed shield within X design) divides dates
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ONE POUND
1781 1981
BICENTENARY OF THE BATTLE OF JERSEY
Edge
Partly Milled, Partly Smooth
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1981 Jersey Battle of Jersey 1 Pound coin is that it features a unique reverse design that commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Jersey, which took place on January 6, 1781, during the American Revolutionary War. The battle was fought between British forces and a French invasion force, and it resulted in a decisive British victory. The reverse of the coin depicts a scene from the battle, with British soldiers defending the island against the French invaders. The design is the work of artist and engraver, John Mills, and it is considered one of the most iconic and memorable designs in the history of Jersey's coinage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 6000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Battle of Jersey) 1981 coin.
