Elizabeth II - One Pound 1983 - UK

Country: United Kingdom, Queen Elizabeth II (1952-date)
Type: Circulating Commemorative coin
Years: 1983
Value: 1 Pound (1 GBP)
Metal: Nickel Brass
Weight: 9.5 g
Diameter: 22.5 mm
Thickness: 3.15 mm
Shape: Round
Grade: F12
Mintage: 443,053,510
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: 10-15-2017
References: KM# 933, Sp# J1

Commemorative issue
Heraldic Emblems series - UK

Obverse:
Second crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around

Lettering: ELIZABETH·II D·G·REG·F·D·1983

Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith (Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix)

Engraver: Arnold Machin

Reverse:
Royal Arms with supporters, denomination below

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 legend

Lettering: DECUS ET TUTAMEN

Translation: An ornament and a safeguard

Comments:
The first round pound coin to replace the old pound note. The Eric Sewell 'Royal Arms' reverse design was used four more times in subsequent years, 1993, 1998, 2003, 2008, making a total of 5 editions of this type.
(former Spink ref. 4221)

Riferimento : KM# 933, Sp# J1

Fonte : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...

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