Rare 1983 Coat of Arms £1 Coin - Upside Down Edge Print

Description: (Price includes mainland UK Delivery) Rare 1983 Coat of Arms £1 Coin - Upside Down Edge Print Whilst over 440 million of these £1 Coat of Arms £1 coins were made before they were removed from circulation in 2017, a few were made with the Edge printing were printed upside down in error - making them rare and collectible. Other examples have sold for great money on here that are not in as great condition and we feel this one is priced fairly in comparison. The obverse portrait of the Queen by Arnold Machin was used on all UK circulated coinage from 1968 to 1984 and was the second portrait of the Queen used on coinage. The reverse design shows the United Kingdom Royal Arms by Eric Sewell. The edge inscription ‘DECUS ET TUTAMEN’ is Latin for ‘An ornament and safeguard’ and was originally used on coins so that the public could tell that the edge was complete, and therefore that the coin was of good weight (without clipped edges). The coin has always represented the United Kingdom and at least one of its constituent parts of England, Wales, Scotland, or Northern Ireland. These are represented with the English rose, the leek for Wales, the Scottish thistle, and the shamrock for Northern Ireland as well as the two or three oak leaves emerging from a single 5-branched stem within a crown. The 1983 coin featured the image of a detailed depiction of the Royal Coat of Arms. It was designed by Eric Sewell who was the Chief Engraver at the Royal Mint. Some information about the seller: CHEEKY HIGHLANDER is a Highland based Antique dealer living their passion of acquiring beautiful period & vintage items that tell a story, finding them new homes and enjoying a cheeky haggle along the way. Creating fun and memorable moments that last. 0800 292 2724www.cheekyhighlander.co.ukGladstone House, King St, Tain IV19 1AF

Price: 295 GBP

Location: Inverness

End Time: 2024-08-14T20:52:39.000Z

Shipping Cost: 31.8 GBP