Elizabeth II - One Pound 1987 - UK

Country: United Kingdom, Queen Elizabeth II (1952-date)
Type: Circulating Commemorative coin
Years: 1987
Value: 1 Pound (1 GBP)
Currency: Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Metal: Nickel Brass
Weight: 9.4 g
Diameter: 22.5 mm
Thickness: 3.15 mm
Shape: Round
Grade: VF
Mintage: 39,298,502
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: 10-15-2017
References: KM# 948, Sp# J5

Commemorative issue:
Royal Diadem series - Oak tree.

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

Lettering:
ELIZABETH II D·G·REG·F·D·1987
RDM

Unabridged legend: Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix

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

Engraver: Raphael David Maklouf 

Reverse:
An oak tree enfiling a representation of the Royal Diadem above denomination.

Lettering: ONE POUND

Engraver: Leslie Durbin

Edge:
Milled with incuse lettering.

Lettering: DECUS ET TUTAMEN

Translation: An ornament and a safeguard.

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

Comments:
In 1987 the Royal Mint released the fourth and final one pound coin in the 'Royal Diadem' series, it was issued for circulation, as part of the Annual Coin Sets in both Brilliant Uncirculated (172,425 sales) & Proof versions as well as in an individual BU pack (no sales data). This design was also struck in silver proof and silver piedfort.
This Leslie Durbin reverse design was repeated one more time on a second edition in 1992, issued for circulation and as part of the Annual Coin Sets in both Brilliant Uncirculated & Proof versions. The design was also struck in silver proof.

Referenz : KM# 948, Sp# J5

Quelle : https://www.ngccoin.com/price-guide/worl...

Sammlung : Elizabeth II - Queen of the United Kingdom (1952-2022)