1 Pound - Elizabeth II English Lions; Silver Proof
2002 year| Silver (.925) | 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 | 2002 |
| Value | 1 Pound (1 GBP) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| 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#30968 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 71% |
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 of the 'English Lions' reverse was originally introduced in 1996 with the Maklouf third portrait on the obverse. The coin was issued individually (overall Issue Limit: 25,000) while the design was also struck in nickel brass, silver proof piedfort and gold proof. A reverse frosted silver proof was also issued.Sp#J17 Regular Proof: Released individually with an issue limit of 23,000.
Sp#17A Reverse Frosted Proof: Released individually with an issue limit of 2,000.
A third edition with selective gold plating was issued in 2008 to celebrate 25 years of the pound coin.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Pound - Elizabeth II (English Lions; Silver Proof) 2002 coin from the United Kingdom is that it features a unique design on its reverse side, showcasing four lions, each representing a different part of the UK: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. This design was created by artist Robert Elderton and is not found on any other coin in the series.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1540 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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