1 Pound - Elizabeth II Royal Arms; Silver Proof
2008 year| Silver (.925) (with selective gold plating) | 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 | 2008 |
| Value | 1 Pound (1 GBP) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) (with selective gold plating) |
| Weight | 9.5 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 15 October 2017 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#195851 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Royal Arms above denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HONI SO[IT QUI M]AL 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 Eric Sewell heraldic emblem of the United Kingdom reverse was originally introduced in 1983 with the Arnold Machin second portrait on the obverse. This issue was struck as part of a set of 14 different £1 designs with selected gold plating to the reverse (2,005 sales), issued to mark the twenty fifth anniversary of the first issue of the UK one pound coin in 1983 with an issue limit of 3,000 for the complete set. Also issued individually (2,966 sales), while also being struck in gold proof. Issue Limit: 15,000Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique combination of silver and gold plating. The coin is made of silver (.925) and has selective gold plating, which gives it a distinctive and eye-catching appearance. This combination of metals adds to the coin's collectibility and makes it a valuable addition to any coin collection.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 4971 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 Proof) 2008 coin.
