1 Pound - Elizabeth II Welsh Dragon; Silver Piedfort
1995 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 | 1995 |
| Value | 1 Pound (1 GBP) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 19 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Thickness | 5.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 15 October 2017 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#100860 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
A Welsh dragon passant above denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering: ONE POUND
Engraver: Norman Sillman
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Lettering: PLEIDIOL WYF I'M GWLAD
Translation: True am I to my country
Comment
The second of four Norman Sillman heraldic emblems, the coin was issued individually and later as part of a 4-coin set. The coin was also struck in nickel-brass and silver proof.© The Royal Mint, 1995
A second edition of this coin was issued in 2000 with the Rank-Broadley fourth portrait on the obverse.
Interesting fact
The Welsh Dragon on the 1995 Silver Piedfort 1 Pound coin is a symbol of the ancient Welsh kingdom of Gwynedd and represents the country's rich history and cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 8458 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Welsh Dragon; Silver Piedfort) 1995 coin.
