1 Pound - Elizabeth II (Royal Arms; Silver Proof) 1993 front 1 Pound - Elizabeth II (Royal Arms; Silver Proof) 1993 back
1 Pound - Elizabeth II (Royal Arms; Silver Proof) 1993 photo

1 Pound - Elizabeth II Royal Arms; Silver Proof

1993 year
Silver (.925) 9.5 g 22.5 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1993
Value
1 Pound (1&nbspGBP)
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
References
Numista
N#62662
Rarity index
68%

Reverse

Royal Shield of Arms above denomination.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE
DIEU ET MON DROIT
ONE POUND

Translation:
Shame on he who thinks evil on it
God and my right

Engraver: Eric Sewell

Edge

Milled with incuse lettering

Lettering: DECUS ET TUTAMEN

Translation: An ornament and a safeguard

Comment

Issued individually, this was the second time that Eric Sewell's 'Royal Arms' reverse design was used, with it also featuring in 1983, 1998, 2003, 2008 and 2013. This design was also struck in nickel-brass and silver piedfort. Issue limit: 25,000

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1993 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
1993  16526 - - - - - -

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) 1993 coin.