1 oz, UK, 1997, Silver - Britannia
1997 Silver Britannia 1oz Fine Silver Coin. The first 1oz Silver was introduced by the Royal mint in 1997.
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Britannia, the female personification of the British Isles, takes her name from an ancient term for Great Britain and has been a popular figure since the 1st century when she was first depicted on Roman coinage under the rule of Emperor Hadrian. Illustrated as a goddess, Britannia resembles the Roman figure Boudica.
Britannia first appeared on British coins in 1672, when she graced the farthing. The first Britannia bullion was first minted in 1987. In this classic design, she stands firm against a powerful gale which whips around her shield, Corinthian helmet and olive branch.
The designer and Sculptor, Philip Nathan, envisaged Britannia as a classic and evolving icon. The first Britannia to feature The Royal Mint’s new guilloché obverse design.
Coin Specifications:
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Country |
United Kingdom |
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Year |
1997 |
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Value |
1 Oz Fine Silver, 1 Ounce Fine Silver, 2 Pounds, Two Pounds, £2 |
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Metal |
1 troy oz Fine Silver .958 |
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Weight |
31.1035gm |
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Diameter |
38.61mm |
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Thickness |
3 mm |
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Obverse Design |
RDM(Raphael David Maklouf) |
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Reverse Design |
Philip Nathan(NATHAN) |
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Shape |
Round |
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Last issue of series |
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Obverse |
Effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (facing right) The Queen is wearing the royal diadem which she wears on her way to and from the State Opening of Parliament, a pearl necklace and earrings. Lettering: ELIZABETH II · DEI · GRATIA · REGINA · F · D · 2 POUNDS RDM(initials) |
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Reverse |
Features the standing figure of Britannia riding in a chariot drawn by two horses, holding the reins in her right hand and a trident in her left. She is wearing a Corinthian helmet, pushed back Lettering: BRITANNIA ONE · OUNCE · FINE · SILVER · 1997 PN (initials) |
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Edge |
Milled (no edge inscription) |
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Mintage |
Proof Mintage |
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1997 |
4,173 |
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- Material
- Fine-Silver
- Denomination
- 1 oz
- Shape
- Round
- Time
- 1900s
- Object
- Person (king, queen, tsar, president)
- Rulers
- Queen Elizabeth II