Elizabeth II - One Pound 1993 - UK

Country: United Kingdom, Queen Elizabeth II (1952-date)
Type: Circulating Commemorative coin
Years: 1993
Value: 1 Pound (1 GBP)
Metal: Nickel Brass
Weight: 9.5 g
Diameter: 22.5 mm
Thickness: 3.15 mm
Shape: Round
Grade: VF
Mintage: 114,744,500
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: 10-15-2017
References: KM# 964, Sp# J8

Commemorative issue:
Heraldic Emblems series - UK

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

Lettering:
ELIZABETH II D·G·REG·F·D·1993
RDM

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

Engraver: Raphael David Maklouf

Reverse:
Royal Shield of Arms above denomination

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 second edition of the one pound coin in the 'Heraldic Emblems' series. The Eric Sewell 'Royal Arms' reverse design was used four other times, earlier in 1983, and later in 1998, 2003, 2008, making a total of 5 times it was issued. This is the only version of the coin with the Maklouf third portrait on the obverse.
(former Spink ref. 4336)

Riferimento : KM# 964, Sp# J8

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

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