United Kingdom 1 Pound 1983 - Royal Coat of Arms

United Kingdom · 1983 · 1 pound

Circulating coinUncommonVF · Very fine

€11.95estimate in VF

443,053,510coins minted

N1389 KM941 SpJ2

JSReference number JSJS-EI2LU

Circulating coin

1 pound coin with the royal arms, first of the series (1983)

The coin's story

The one pound coin of 1983 is the very first issued after its introduction in 1983, replacing the one pound note. It is a milestone in British coinage. The reverse design features the “Royal Arms”, used throughout the United Kingdom.

ObverseThe Portrait of the Queen

ELIZABETH II D G REG F D 1983

Design: It shows the second crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II (the “Second Portrait”), facing right.
Diadem: The Queen wears the “Girls of Great Britain and Ireland” diadem.
Legend: The circular legend is in Latin and reads: ELIZABETH II D G REG F D (Elizabeth II by the grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith).
Date: The year 1983 is inscribed below the portrait.

AMEngraved by Arnold Machin

ReverseThe Royal Arms

HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE DIEU ET MON DROIT ONE POUND

Design: It is the first coin in a series of designs commemorating the four nations of the United Kingdom. The central design shows the crowned Royal Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom.
Motto: The motto of the Order of the Garter, HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE (Shame on him who thinks evil of it), surrounds the shield.
Denomination: The value ONE POUND is inscribed below the shield.

ESEngraved by Eric Sewell

Specifications

Denomination1 pound
Year1983
Mintage443,053,510
MintRoyal Mint, Llantrisant
MaterialNickel-brass
ShapeRound
Diameter22.55 mm
Thickness3.1 mm
Weight9.41 g
EdgeThe edge is reeded and bears an incuse inscription.**Inscription: DECUS ET TUTAMEN (An ornament and a safeguard)
ScriptsLatin