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1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Golden Jubilee

1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Golden Jubilee

Obverse

Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRA REGINA·FID·DEF IRB

Unabridged legend: Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix

Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith

Engraver: Ian Rank-Broadley 

 

Reverse

Crowned Royal Shield of Arms, laurel wreath surrounding, date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2002
TN

Engraver: Timothy Noad

 

Edge

Reeded

 

Issuer    United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) 
Queen    Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type    Non-circulating coin
Year    2002
Value    1 Sovereign
Currency    Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition    Gold (.9167)
Weight    7.98 g
Diameter    22.05 mm
Thickness    1.52 mm
Shape    Round
Technique    Milled
Orientation    Medal alignment ↑↑

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