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1 Pound - Elizabeth II Scottish Thistle; Silver Proof

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Issuer United Kingdom
Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type Non-circulating coins
Year 1989
Value 1 Pound (1 GBP)
Currency Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 9.5 g
Diameter 22.5 mm
Thickness 3.15 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized 15 October 2017
Number
N#
56359
References KM# 959a
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
, Sp# J7
Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes).

Commemorative issue

Scotland

Series: Royal Diadem series

Obverse

Third crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ELIZABETH II D·G·REG·F·D·1989
RDM

Unabridged legend: Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix

Translation: Elizabeth II by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith

Engraver: Raphael David Maklouf

Reverse

Scottish thistle encircled by the Royal Diadem above denomination

Script: Latin

Lettering: ONE POUND

Engraver: Leslie Durbin

Edge

Milled with incuse lettering

Script: Latin

Lettering: NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT

Translation: No one provokes me with impunity

Mint

Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)

Comments

The second edition of the first one pound coin in the 'Royal Diadem' series. This Leslie Durbin reverse design was originally released in 1984 with the earlier Machin second portrait on the obverse. Issued individually, while also being struck in nickel-brass and silver piedfort. Issue Limit: 25,000

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1989  Photo 22 275 $ 40 Proof

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Bullion value: USD 19.32 Search tips
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Actual silver weight: 0.283 oz
Current silver price: 68.40 USD/oz (see silver price )

Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Pound - Elizabeth II (Scottish Thistle; Silver Proof)
Katz
Auction 61
Lot 2929
Internet Archive
7 Jun 2022 UNC USD 13.85
(EUR 12.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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