United Kingdom · Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
Royaume-Uni Une Livre, Croix Celtique, Argent Spéciale Gilt-Flan — Elizabeth II (2008)
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About this coin
Collector one-pound coin featuring a Celtic cross, in selectively gilded silver proof.
Obverse
Fourth portrait of Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara.
Script: Latin
Lettering
ELIZABETH·II·D·G REG·F·D·2008
IRB
Translation
Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith.
Reverse
A Celtic cross surrounds a pimpernel flower and is combined with an ancient torque.
Script: Latin
Lettering
ONE POUND
Mints and mintmarks
Royal Mint, Llantrisant, Wales.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
No mintmark.
Identification and varieties
Selectively gilded sterling-silver proof issued for the twenty-fifth anniversary of the pound coin. Separate from the unplated silver and gold editions.
Measurements
Dimensions are nominal; individual coins may vary.
Years, mintmarks and variants
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| Year | Mint | Mintmark | Variant | Mintage | Notes | Find this issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Llantrisant | None | Proof | 4860 |
2008Proof
Mintage 4860