1 Pound - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait, Scottish Thistle

€1,388.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1989
TypeCirculating commemorative coins
Value1 Pound (1 GBP)
CurrencyPound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
CompositionNickel brass
Weight9.5 g
Dimensions22.5 mm
Thickness3.15 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Raphael David Maklouf
Reverse: Leslie Durbin
In circulation to15 October 2017
Reference(s) KM#959, Sp#J7
Obverse descriptionThird crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringELIZABETH II D·G·REG·F·D·1989 RDM
(Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith)
Reverse descriptionScottish thistle encircled by the Royal Diadem above denomination
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringONE POUND
EdgeMilled with incuse lettering
Mint
Mintage1989  - - 70 580 501
1989  - BU - 77 569
1989  - Proof - 85 704
Catalog ID2779546510
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