1 Pound - Elizabeth II Royal Arms; Silver Proof
1983 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 | 1983 |
| Value | 1 Pound (1 GBP) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| 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#56275 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 40% |
Reverse
Royal Arms with supporters, denomination below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE
DIEU ET MON DROIT
ONE POUND
Translation:
Evil unto him 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 piedfort.The Eric Sewell 'Royal Arms' reverse design was used five more times in subsequent years, 1993, 1998, 2003, 2008 and 2013.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1983 Silver Proof 1 Pound coin featuring Elizabeth II (Royal Arms) from the United Kingdom is that it was minted in a limited quantity of only 25,000 coins, making it a rare and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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) 1983 coin.
