Obverse. Photo © Royal Mint
  • 1 Pound 2017, Sp# J39, United Kingdom (Great Britain), Elizabeth II
  • 1 Pound 2017, Sp# J39, United Kingdom (Great Britain), Elizabeth II
Description

A piedfort is an unusually thick coin, often exactly twice the normal weight and thickness of other coins of the same diameter and pattern. Piedforts are not normally circulated, and are only struck for presentation purposes by mint officials (such as patterns), or for collectors, dignitaries, and other VIPs.

Center: 0.925 Silver
Ring: 0.925 Gold Plated Silver

Obverse

The fifth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right with a latent image like a hologram that changes from a ‘£’ symbol to the number '1' when the coin is seen from different angles below the bust, wearing the George IV State Diadem and drop earrings.

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: Jody Clark

ONE POUND
2017•ELIZABETH II•D•G•REG•F•D
J.C
£/1

Reverse

Features the English rose, the Welsh leek, the Scottish thistle and the Northern Irish shamrock emerging from one stem within a royal coronet. This was created by David Pearce who won a public design competition at the age of 15.

Engraver: David Pearce

2017
DP
ONE POUND

Edge

1 Pound

5th portrait, Nations of the Crown, Silver Piedfort Proof
Sp# J39
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Bi-Metallic
Ring Gold Plated Silver
Center Silver
Weight 20.94 g
Diameter 23.43 mm
Thickness -
Shape polygon
Sides 12
Alignment Medal
Mint
Royal Mint

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