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1988 UK Coin £1 Silver Proof Royal Arms
The 1988 Shield of Royal Arms silver proof one pound coin was designed by Derek Gorringe, deputy chief engraver at The Royal Mint. This proof coin is struck in 0.925 silver fineness and comes...
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The 1988 Shield of Royal Arms silver proof one pound coin was designed by Derek Gorringe, deputy chief engraver at The Royal Mint. This proof coin is struck in 0.925 silver fineness and comes in a Royal Mint presentation box.
The first Royal Arms of England were attributed to King Richard I whose great seal depicted three gold lions on a red background. These arms were used by succeeding monarchs until about 1340.
When Edward III laid claim to the French throne he quartered the arms of France with the English arms.
The number of fleurs-de-lys in the French quarters was reduced to three by Henry IV
Wales has not been represented in the Royal Arms as it is a Principality, and has never been a separate kingdom ruled by an English King.
When James VI of Scotland inherited the English throne, the Tudor dragon supporter was replaced by one of the unicorns from the Scottish Royal Arms. The shield was also amended, as the French and English quartered arms were repositioned to the first and fourth quarters, to allow for the inclusion of the red Scottish Lion and the harp of Ireland.
With the introduction of the harp the elements of the present Royal Coat of Arms were united.
The arms of France were omitted in 1801. With the accession of Queen Victoria in 1837 the arms of Hanover were removed from the coat, leaving the Royal Arms as borne today by Queen Elizabeth II.
The edge is not only milled but also inscribed. The inscription in Latin reads:
DECUS ET TUTAMEN
Which may be translated as "an ornament and a safeguard". This inscription dates back to the first machine-struck coins minted in 1662 and was a device to prevent "clipping", and was used on the first pound coin in 1983.
On 28 March 2017, the circulated round pound was replaced by the 12 sided £1 coin. On the 15 October the round £1 coin will cease to be legal tender.
Read more about the pound coin in our blogs:
One Pound Coin Designs, The Complete Collection 1983 - 2017
Introducing the New 12 Sided One Pound Coin
Obverse
The obverse bears the new third portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Raphael David Maklouf which was introduced in 1985.
Reverse
The reverse of the quartered Royal Shield of Arms, surmounted by the Imperial Crown was designed by Derek Gorringe, deputy chief engraver at the Royal Mint.
Key Information
| Product ID | 2077 |
| Stock Status | Out of Stock |
Product Spec
| Metal | Silver |
| Silver Weight Troy Ounces | 0.2825 |
| Fineness/Carat | 0.925 Sterling |
| Date | 1988 |
| Obverse Designer | Raphael Maklouf |
| Reverse Designer | Derek Gorringe |
| Mint/Brand | The Royal Mint |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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