© The Royal Mint, 1997
© The Royal Mint, 1997
1 Pound - Elizabeth II English Lions; Silver Proof
1997 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 | 1997 |
| 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#62663 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 68% |
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, the coin was issued individually as well as in the Annual Silver Proof set. Issue Limit: 30,000© The Royal Mint, 1997
A second edition of this coin was issued in 2002 with the Rank-Broadley fourth portrait on the obverse. While a third edition with selective gold plating was issued in 2008 to celebrate 25 years of the pound coin.
Issued as part of the 1994 - 1997 One Pound Collection
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1997 Elizabeth II Silver Proof 1 Pound coin is that it features a unique design of four lions on the reverse side, which represents the four constituent countries of the United Kingdom: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. This design was created by artist Leslie Durbin and was specifically commissioned for this coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 20137 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 Proof) 1997 coin.
