United Kingdom 1 Pound 1984 - Scottish Thistle

United Kingdom · 1984 · 1 pound

Commemorative coinUncommonVF · Very fine

€11.95estimate in VF

146,256,500coins minted

N1393 KM942 SpJ3

JSReference number JSJS-2LQHW

Commemorative coin

Second issue of the series of one pound coins commemorating the constituent nations of the United Kingdom.

The coin's story

This one pound coin is the second in a series honouring the nations of the United Kingdom. It features the thistle, the national emblem of Scotland. It has a “reeded edge” and is in nickel-brass.

ObverseThe Portrait of the Queen

ELIZABETH II D G REG F D 1984

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).

AMEngraved by Arnold Machin

ReverseThe Scottish Thistle

ONE POUND

Design: A crowned thistle, the floral symbol of Scotland. This design is surrounded by the year 1984.
Denomination: The value ONE POUND is inscribed at the bottom.

LDEngraved by Leslie Durbin

Specifications

Denomination1 pound
Year1984
RegionScotland
Mintage146,256,500
MintRoyal Mint, Llantrisant
MaterialNickel-brass
ShapeRound
Diameter22.45 mm
Thickness3.2 mm
Weight9.57 g
EdgeThe edge is reeded and bears an incuse inscription.**Inscription: NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT (No one provokes me with impunity)
ScriptsLatin