1 oz 1987 Britannia Gold Coin | The Royal Mint

1 oz 1987 Britannia Gold Coin | The Royal Mint

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This is a first-year issue of the modern Britannia gold coin.

Secure yours and own a piece of bullion history!

COIN HIGHLIGHTS

Ships individually in protective packaging
Consisting of 1 oz of 9167 Fine Gold
Obverse: Features an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Reverse: Features a standing Britannia, with her hair blowing in the wind and her gaze fixed to the sea

The Britannia is one of the oldest coin designs in the world. Dating back to Roman times, the first century A.D., and then reappearing on the farthing in 1672 and every British monarch's coinage ever since, it is easily one of the most recognizable designs of all time. Britannia was originally a Roman personification of the country of Britain (a regular custom for the Romans), but since about the second century A.D. has been referred to as a goddess, most often of the sea. Although the reverse design of this more recent bullion coin changes every year and is sometimes standing, sometimes sitting, one thing remains the same, this "Lady of the Sea" stands as a reminder of the history of her heritage.

The obverse features the Raphael Maklouf effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the script "'Elizabeth 'II' Dei Gratia Regina F D 100 Pounds". Both sides of this coin also feature a patterned border with "dentils" (the name for an architectural feature that is often used at the termination of beams in the ancient and Renaissance buildings).

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The Royal Mint is internationally recognized as one of the most prestigious and highly acclaimed mints in the world with a history of over 1100 years. The Royal Mint produces original coin collections, investment-grade bullion, as well as currency for over 60 countries including the United Kingdom. Popular series from The Royal Mint include the Britannia, Queen’s Beasts, British Music Legends, and Myths and Legends.

Specifications

SKU: 3599
Finish: Lightly Used
Designer: Raphael Maklouf (obverse), Phillip Nathan (reverse)
Denomination: GBP 100
First Released: 1987
Reverse: A Standing Britannia with shield, trident and olive branch and the words "Britannia 1987 1 ounce Fine Gold" and the artist's last name (Nathan)
Obverse: Raphael Maklouf Effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the words "'Elizabeth 'II' Dei Gratia Regina F D 100 Pounds"
Purity: 9167
Manufacturer: Royal Mint
Country: United Kingdom

Weight: 1 oz
Average Thickness (mm): 1.8
Diameter (mm): 32.69

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Royal MintRoyal Mint1 oz 1987 Britannia Gold Coin | The Royal Mint

This is a first-year issue of the modern Britannia gold coin. Secure yours and own a piece of bullion history! COIN HIGHLIGHTS *Ships individually in protective packaging *Consisting of 1 oz of 9167 Fine Gold *Obverse: Features an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II *Reverse: Features a standing Britannia, with her hair blowing in the wind and her gaze fixed to the sea The Britannia is one of the oldest coin designs in the world. Dating back to Roman times, the first century A.D., and then reappearing on the farthing in 1672 and every British monarch's coinage ever since, it is easily one of the most recognizable designs of all time. Britannia was originally a Roman personification of the country of Britain (a regular custom for the Romans), but since about the second century A.D. has been referred to as a goddess, most often of the sea. Although the reverse design of this more recent bullion coin changes every year and is sometimes standing, sometimes sitting, one thing remains the same, this "Lady of the Sea" stands as a reminder of the history of her heritage. The obverse features the Raphael Maklouf effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the script "'Elizabeth 'II' Dei Gratia Regina F D 100 Pounds". Both sides of this coin also feature a patterned border with "dentils" (the name for an architectural feature that is often used at the termination of beams in the ancient and Renaissance buildings). ABOUT THE ROYAL MINT The Royal Mint is internationally recognized as one of the most prestigious and highly acclaimed mints in the world with a history of over 1100 years. The Royal Mint produces original coin collections, investment-grade bullion, as well as currency for over 60 countries including the United Kingdom. Popular series from The Royal Mint include the Britannia, Queen’s Beasts, British Music Legends, and Myths and Legends.