1 Pound - Elizabeth II Royal Arms; Silver Piedfort
1983 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 | 1983 |
| 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#100878 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 53% |
Reverse
Royal Arms with supporters, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE
DIEU ET MON DROIT
ONE POUND
Translation:
Shame on he who thinks evil of it
God and my right
Engraver: Eric Sewell
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Lettering: DECUS ET TUTAMEN
Translation: An ornament and a safeguard
Comment
The first round pound coin to replace the old pound note, issued individually, while also struck in nickel-brass and silver proof.The Eric Sewell 'Royal Arms' reverse design was used three more times on piedforts in the subsequent years, 1993, 1998 and 2003.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1983 Elizabeth II Silver Piedfort 1 Pound coin is that it was minted in a very limited quantity, with only 25,000 coins produced. This scarcity makes it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and coin collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 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 (Royal Arms; Silver Piedfort) 1983 coin.
