1 Pound - Elizabeth II (Scottish Lion; Silver Piedfort) 1999 front 1 Pound - Elizabeth II (Scottish Lion; Silver Piedfort) 1999 back
1 Pound - Elizabeth II (Scottish Lion; Silver Piedfort) 1999 photo
© The Royal Mint, 1999

1 Pound - Elizabeth II Scottish Lion; Silver Piedfort

1999 year
Silver (.925) 19 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
1999
Value
1 Pound (1&nbspGBP)
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
References
Numista
N#108716
Rarity index
78%

Reverse

A lion rampant within a double tressure flory counter-flory above denomination.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ONE POUND

Engraver: Norman Sillman

Edge

Milled with incuse lettering

Lettering: NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT

Translation: Nobody provokes me with impunity

Comment

The Norman Sillman heraldic emblem of the 'Scottish Lion' reverse was originally introduced in 1994 with the Maklouf third portrait on the obverse. This 1999 edition was issued individually and was also struck in nickel-brass, silver proof and reverse frosted silver proof.

© The Royal Mint, 1999

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1999 Scottish Lion Silver Piedfort coin is that it features a unique design on its reverse side, showcasing a majestic lion standing on a rocky outcrop, surrounded by a scenic background of the Scottish Highlands. The design was created by artist John M. L. Mileham and is exclusive to this particular coin.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1999  9975 - - - - - -

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