1 Pound - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait 1/2 oz Fine Silver

Name: 1 Pound - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; 1/2 oz Fine Silver
Brand: Royal Mint

CountryUK Year1997 Denom1 Pound Mintage11,832 MintRoyal Mint MetalSilver (.958) Melt ~£22.58

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Country	🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Year	1997
Denomination	1 Pound
Face value	£1
Mintage	11,832
Mint	Royal Mint · Llantrisant
Series	Round Pound Series
Circulation	Circulating
Composition	Silver (.958)
Weight	16.220g
Diameter	27.0mm
Shape	Round
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Grade scale	UK (EF/UNC)

Obverse

Third crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around. Script: Latin

Reverse

Standing figure of Britannia in chariot drawn along seashore by two horses, legend around. Script: Latin

Silver content

Gross troy oz 0.5215

Purity unknown, melt value is approximate

Melt value (approx) £22.58

Premium over melt £82.12

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Market Value

£104.70

Volume-weighted average across 1 verified sale.

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