© The Royal Mint, 2013
© The Royal Mint, 2013
25 Pounds - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; 1/4 oz Fine Gold
2013 year| Gold (.9999) (plain fields) | 7.8 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2013 |
| Value | 25 Pounds 25 GBP = USD 33 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) (plain fields) |
| Weight | 7.8 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#175956 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Standing figure of Britannia with trident in right hand, olive sprig and shield bearing the Union flag in left, legend around.
Note: plain field
Script: Latin
Lettering:
'1/4'OUNCE'FINE' 'GOLD' 'BRITANNIA'2013'
NATHAN
Engraver: Philip Nathan
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This was the first issue where the gold content was increased to .9999 fine, later issues had a revised reverse legend to denote the increase purity. Note the coin also has plain fields for both the obverse and reverse.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique 1/4 oz gold weight, which is not commonly found in other coins. This makes it a distinctive and valuable addition to any coin collection.
