1 oz, UK, 2017, Silver - Britannia
2017 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 |
2017 |
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Value |
1 Oz Fine Silver, 2 Pounds, Two Pounds, £2 |
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Metal |
1 troy oz Fine Silver .958 |
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Weight |
31.210gm |
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Diameter |
38.61mm |
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Thickness |
3 mm |
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Obverse Design |
Jody Clark (J.C) |
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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 |
Features the crowned old head of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Royal Diamond Diadem crown worn for her Coronation (her effigy is known as the "Fifth Portrait"). The obverse has a textured background. Lettering: ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 2 POUNDS J.C(initials) |
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Reverse |
Features the standing figure of Britannia - the female personification of Great Britain, facing left, with flowing robes, wearing a crested Corinthian helmet pushed back to reveal her face. She is holding a trident in her right hand; her left hand rests on a shield decorated with the cross of the Union Jack and holds an olive branch. She is standing on a rock, with sea waves in the background. The central part of the reverse has a textured background of a pattern of concentric waves radiating out from the centre. Lettering: ' BRITANNIA ' 2017 ' 1 oz ' 999 ' FINE ' SILVER ' NATHAN (designer) |
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Edge |
Milled (no inscription) |
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Mintage |
Proof Mintage |
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2017 |
3,901 |
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- Material
- Fine-Silver
- Denomination
- 1 oz
- Shape
- Round
- Time
- 2000s
- Object
- Person (king, queen, tsar, president)
- Rulers
- Queen Elizabeth II