1 oz, UK, 2016, Silver, Britannia - Proof
2016 Silver Britannia 1oz Fine Proof 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.
The 2016 design features a proud, patriotic Britannia with the British lion at her feet, a familiar pairing in popular history.
Coin Specifications:
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Country |
United Kingdom |
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Year |
2016 |
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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 |
Suzie Zamit(SZ) |
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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"). Lettering: ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 2 POUNDS · J.C(initials) |
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Reverse |
Features the standing robed figure of Britannia, the female personification of Great Britain, facing right. She is wearing a crested Corinthian helmet; in her left hand she is holding a trident; her right-hand rests on a shield carrying the symbol of the Union Jack on it. Lettering: BRITANNIA 1 oz FINE SILVER 999 2016 SZ (Initials) |
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Edge |
Milled (no inscription) |
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Mintage |
Proof Mintage |
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2016 |
9,944 |
4,137 individual proof coins |
- Material
- Fine-Silver
- Denomination
- 1 oz
- Shape
- Round
- Time
- 2000s
- Object
- Person (king, queen, tsar, president)
- Rulers
- Queen Elizabeth II