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  • 1 Pound 1989, KM# 959a, United Kingdom (Great Britain), Elizabeth II, Royal Diadem, Scottish Thistle
  • 1 Pound 1989, KM# 959a, United Kingdom (Great Britain), Elizabeth II, Royal Diadem, Scottish Thistle
Obverse

Third crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the George IV State Diadem.

The George IV State Diadem, officially the Diamond Diadem, is a type of crown that was made in 1820 for King George IV. The diadem is worn by queens and queens consort in procession to coronations and State Openings of Parliament. The piece of jewellery has been featured in paintings and on stamps and currency. It can be seen in the Queen's Gallery at Buckingham Palace.

ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA FIDEI DEFENSATRIX means Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, Queen and Defender of the Faith.

Engraver: Raphael David Maklouf

ELIZABETH II D·G·REG·F·D·1989
RDM

Reverse

A Scottish thistle encircled by the Diamond Diadem, representing Scotland.

Cirsium vulgare (spear thistle, bull thistle, or common thistle) is a species of the genus Cirsium, native throughout most of Europe, Western Asia, and northwestern Africa (Atlas Mountains). It is the national flower of Scotland.

Engraver: Leslie Durbin

ONE POUND

Edge

The Latin motto of Scotland's most noble Order of the Thistle, NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT (no-one provokes me with impunity).

NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT

1 Pound

3rd portrait, Silver Proof
KM# 959a Sp# J7
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Silver
Fineness 0.925
Weight 9.5 g
Diameter 22.5 mm
Thickness 3.15 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Royal Mint

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