© The Royal Mint, 1997
© The Royal Mint, 1997
1 Pound - Elizabeth II English Lions; Silver Piedfort
1997 year| Silver (.925) | 19 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 | 1997 |
| Value | 1 Pound (1 GBP) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 19 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 15 October 2017 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#77546 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
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 fourth and final of the Norman Sillman heraldic emblems, issued individually, the coin was also struck in nickel-brass and silver proof.© The Royal Mint, 1997
A second edition of this coin was issued in 2002 with the Rank-Broadley fourth portrait on the obverse.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1997 Elizabeth II Silver Piedfort 1 Pound coin is that it features a unique design on its reverse side, showcasing four English lions in a shield arrangement, which is not commonly seen on other coins featuring the Queen's effigy.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (English Lions; Silver Piedfort) 1997 coin.
