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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).
, Sp# J1
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.

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1983  Photo 50 000 $ 46 Proof

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Actual silver weight: 0.283 oz
Current silver price: 73.28 USD/oz (see silver price )

Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Pound - Elizabeth II (Royal Arms; Silver Proof)
Katz
Auction 174
Lot 735
Internet Archive
15 Nov 2025 UNC USD 25.54
(EUR 22.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Pound - Elizabeth II (Royal Arms; Silver Proof)
Katz
Auction 161
Lot 713
Internet Archive
18 Jun 2025 UNC USD 16.25
(EUR 14.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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