1 oz, UK, 1999, Silver - Britannia
1999 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.
Coin Specifications:
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Country |
United Kingdom |
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Year |
1999 |
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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 |
IRB(Ian Rank-Broadley |
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Reverse Design |
Philip Nathan(PN) |
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Shape |
Round |
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Last issue of series |
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Obverse |
Features the crowned mature head of Queen Elizabeth II facing right (her effigy known as the "Fourth Portrait"). The Queen wears the "Girls of Great Britain and Ireland" diamond tiara, a wedding gift from Queen Mary (Her Majesty's grandmother) in 1947 Lettering: ELIZABETH ' II ' D ' G REG ' FID ' DEF ' 2 ' POUNDS IRB (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 1999 ONE OUNCE FINE SILVER PN(designer) |
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Mintage |
Proof Mintage |
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1999 |
69,394 |
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- Material
- Fine-Silver
- Denomination
- 1 oz
- Shape
- Round
- Time
- 1900s
- Object
- Person (king, queen, tsar, president)
- Rulers
- Queen Elizabeth II