500 Pounds - Elizabeth II London Olympics; Silver Proof

Features

Issuer United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type Non-circulating coin
Year 2012
Value 500 Pounds
500 GBP = USD 634
Currency Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition Silver (.999)
Weight 1005.98 g
Diameter 100 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number
N#
109843
References KM# 1235,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Sp# LO67
Emma Howard (editor); 2021. Standard Catalogue of British Coins : Coins of England & the United Kingdom Pre-Decimal Issues (56th edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
And 2 more volumes.

Commemorative issue

XXX Olympiad

Series: London 2012

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·D·G·REG·F·D 500 POUNDS·2012
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

A design of celebratory pennants overlaid with legend across three lines within inner circle, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
XXX
OLyM
PIAD
UNITE OUR DREAMS·TO MAKE THE WORLD·A TEAM OF TEAMS

Engraver: Tom Phillips

Edge

Reeded

Mint

Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)

Comments

This was the United Kingdom's first 1kg coin, requiring a new act of parliament and legislation in order to authorise its production. The amendment in the legislation removed the upper limit of weight of a UK coin. It was also the first coin to have a face value of £500.
Issue limit: 2,012

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2012  Photo 910 $ 1700 Proof

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Heritage Auctions
2023 June 25 Modern World Coins Showcase Auction 65166
Lot 99133
Internet Archive
25 Jun 2023 UNC
(NGC PR70 Ultra Cameo)
USD 1800.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 500 Pounds - Elizabeth II (London Olympics; Silver Proof)Picture 1 of a sold 500 Pounds - Elizabeth II (London Olympics; Silver Proof)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232137
Lot 63486
Internet Archive
15 Sep 2021 UNC
(NGC PR70 Ultra Cameo)
USD 1740.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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