1 oz, UK, 2013, Silver, Britannia - Proof
2013 Silver Britannia 1oz Fine Silver Proof 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.
This coin is known as Britannia and the Owl
Coin Specifications:
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Country |
United Kingdom |
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Year |
2013 |
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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 |
31.1035gm |
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Diameter |
38.61mm |
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Thickness |
3 mm |
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Obverse Design |
Ian Rank-Broadley(IRB) |
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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 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 reverse shows the figure of Britannia, the female personification of Great Britain. She is seated in an Ancient Greek-style chair, turned right. She is wearing a crested Corinthian helmet; in her left hand, she is holding an upright trident. An owl - the Ancient Greek symbol of wisdom normally associated with the goddess Athena - is perched on her right leg. Lettering: BRITANNIA ONE OUNCE FINE SILVER 2013 |
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Edge |
Milled (no inscription) |
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Mintage |
Proof Mintage |
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2013 |
7,055 |
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- Material
- Fine-Silver
- Denomination
- 1 oz
- Shape
- Round
- Time
- 2000s
- Object
- Person (king, queen, tsar, president)
- Rulers
- Queen Elizabeth II