1 Pound - Elizabeth II Royal Arms; Silver Proof
Features
| Issuer |
United Kingdom
 |
|---|---|
| Queen |
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
|
| Type | Non-circulating coins |
| Year | 1983 |
| Value | 1 Pound (1 GBP) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 9.5 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 15 October 2017 |
| Number | N# 56275 |
| References | KM# 933a Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes). |
Commemorative issue
UK
Series: Heraldic Emblems series
Obverse
Second crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around
Script: Latin
Lettering: ELIZABETH·II D·G·REG·F·D·1983
Unabridged legend: Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix
Translation: Elizabeth II by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith
Engraver: Arnold Machin
Reverse
Royal Arms with supporters, denomination below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE
DIEU ET MON DROIT
ONE POUND
Translation:
Evil unto him who thinks evil of it
God and my right
Engraver: Eric Sewell
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Script: Latin
Lettering: DECUS ET TUTAMEN
Translation: An ornament and a safeguard
Mint
Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)Comments
The first round pound coin to replace the old pound note. Issued individually, while also struck in nickel-brass and silver piedfort.
The Eric Sewell 'Royal Arms' reverse design was used five more times in subsequent years, 1993, 1998, 2003, 2008 and 2013.
The Eric Sewell 'Royal Arms' reverse design was used five more times in subsequent years, 1993, 1998, 2003, 2008 and 2013.
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| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | ||||||||
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| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| 1983 | 
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50 000 | $ 46 | Proof | |||||||||||
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Languages: FR
Numista Rarity index: 34
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Bullion value: USD 20.70
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Actual silver weight: 0.283 oz
Current silver price: 73.28 USD/oz (see silver price 
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Grade | Sold price | |
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Katz Auction 174 Lot 735 
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15 Nov 2025 | UNC |
USD 25.54
(EUR 22.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 161 Lot 713
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18 Jun 2025 | UNC |
USD 16.25
(EUR 14.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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