Description: Silver Coins - buy and sell gold sovereigns, kruggerands and more at Britannia Coin CompanySilver Coins - buy and sell gold sovereigns, kruggerands and more at Britannia Coin Company1985 Wales Welsh Leek One Pound Piedfort Silver Proof Coin UK85PFFree shipping on all orders • all coins quality checked/authenticatedIn 1983, a new series of One Pound coins were authorised from The Royal Mint, taking inspiration from these national emblems and the stories they inspire, including this piedfort silver proof version. Each Home Nation has a national emblem from the natural world, from the oak tree of England to the thistle of Scotland. Wales is most commonly associated with the daffodil, which is worn on St David's Day. However, the Welsh national emblem is also the leek. Myths and legends abound about why the leek would be the Welsh national emblem, but one story tells how St David told the Welsh to wear leeks to distinguish between ally and enemy during battles with the Saxons. Shakespeare also writes that the Welsh archers wore leeks at the Battle of Agincourt. The series began with the Scottish coin in 1984 featuring a thistle. The following year brought this leek themed coin, designed by Leslie Durbin. It features, on the reverse, a healthy leek encircled by the Royal Diadem. Below the denomination 'ONE POUND' is transcribed. Around the edge of this piedfort silver proof coin is the inscription 'PLEIDIOL WYF I'M GWLAD' which translates to 'true I am to my country.' This design is paired with Raphael Maklouf's portrait of Elizabeth II on the obverse, the third official effigy of The Queen. Comprised of .925 sterling silver and with a weight of 19.00 grams, this double thickness coin is finished to proof standard giving a better quality and definition. It has a diameter of 22.50 millimetres and is one of 15,000 issued. This £1 coin is presented in the original packaging from The Royal Mint, and comes with its certificate of authenticity.Product DetailsMaterial: SilverMonarch: Elizabeth II (1952- present)Denomination: £1 / One PoundPeriod: ModernFinish: ProofDimensionsWeight: 19gPrecious Metal Content: 17.57gDiameter: 22.50mmAbout us The Britannia Coin Company of Royal Wootton Bassett is part of Gold Traders UK Ltd. We've been trading since 2008 and pride ourselves in offering market leading prices for all types of coins from Royal Mint proof & collectable sets to hammered & ancient coins. Gold Traders prides itself on honesty, integrity and ensuring the best value for customers, which has earned the company many favourable testimonials and positive press reviews too. You’ll find these same values when buying from The Britannia Coin Company.ThreepencesPenniesFarthingsDecimal Coins
Price: 40 GBP
Location: Swindon
End Time: 2025-01-27T11:59:00.000Z
Shipping Cost: 18.61 GBP
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Year of Issue: 1985
Year: 1985
Number of Pieces: 1
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
