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1 Pound - Elizabeth II Welsh Leek; Silver Piedfort
1985 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 | 1985 |
| Value | 1 Pound 1 GBP = USD 1.31 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 19 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#56389 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 56% |
Reverse
A leek, the emblem of Wales, encircled by the Royal Diadem
Script: Latin
Lettering: ONE POUND
Engraver: Leslie Durbin
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Lettering: PLEIDIOL WYF I'M GWLAD
Translation: True am I to my country
Comment
In 1985 the Royal Mint released the second one pound coin in the 'Royal Diadem' series, the first with the Maklouf third portrait of HM The Queen. The coin was issued individually and later in a 4-coin set, while also being struck in nickel-brass and silver proof.© The Royal Mint, 1985
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1985 Welsh Leek Silver Piedfort coin is that it was minted in a very limited quantity, with only 25,000 coins produced. This scarcity makes it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and enthusiasts of British royal memorabilia.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 Leek; Silver Piedfort) 1985 coin.
