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1 Pound - Elizabeth II Battle of Jersey, Silver Proof Issue
| Issuer | States of Jersey |
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| Year | 1981 |
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| Value | 1 Pound |
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| Reverse description | Central device depicting the badge of the Royal Jersey Militia, comprising a crowned, shaded, pointed shield set within a saltire or X-shaped decorative surround. The commemorative dates 1781 and 1981 are divided by the central device, marking the bicentenary of the Battle of Jersey. The encircling legend reads ONE POUND · 1781 · 1981 · BICENTENARY OF THE BATTLE OF JERSEY, with the entire composition contained within the distinctive square planchet with rounded corners. The design commemorates the famous engagement of 6 January 1781, when British forces repelled a French invasion of the island. |
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| Reverse lettering | ONE POUND 1781 1981 BICENTENARY OF THE BATTLE OF JERSEY |
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The Battle of Jersey, fought on 6 January 1781, was the last attempt by French forces to seize the island — a raid led by Baron de Rullecourt that nearly succeeded. The French commander bluffed the island's lieutenant governor, Moses Corbet, into signing a capitulation before British regulars and local militia under Major Francis Peirson counterattacked and routed the invasion force in Royal Square, St. Helier. Peirson was killed at the moment of victory, aged 24.
This proof issue marks the battle's bicentennial. The .925 silver striking was produced alongside a base metal circulation version, KM#51.