1 Pound - Elizabeth II Scottish Thistle; Silver Piedfort
1989 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 | 1989 |
| Value | 1 Pound 1 GBP = USD 1.31 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 19 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Thickness | 6.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#34252 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 68% |
Reverse
Scottish thistle encircled by the Royal Diadem above denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering: ONE POUND
Engraver: Leslie Durbin
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Lettering: NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT
Translation: No one provokes me with impunity
Comment
The second edition of the first one pound coin in the 'Royal Diadem' series. This Leslie Durbin reverse design was originally released in 1984 with the earlier Machin second portrait on the obverse. The coin was issued individually, while also being struck in nickel-brass and silver proof.© The Royal Mint, 1989
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1989 Scottish Thistle Silver Piedfort coin is that it was minted in a limited quantity of only 25,000, making it a rare and sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 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 (Scottish Thistle; Silver Piedfort) 1989 coin.
