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This 1997 1/10oz silver proof Britannia is one of the first silver Britannias and a key acquisition for any collector. This fractional coin is struck in .958 Britannia silver to The Royal Mint's proof standard. Its reverse features Philip Nathan's powerful chariot design, showing Britannia as a warrior queen, driving a chariot pulled by two spirited horses: a striking image that evokes the legendary Boudicca. The obverse bears Raphael Maklouf's third definitive portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, the only year it appeared on silver Britannias. With 8,686 coins issued in this individual presentation, this is a cornerstone piece for anyone building a complete Britannia date run. Each pre-owned example is supplied in its original Royal Mint display case with a certificate of authenticity.
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The reverse of this coin, designed by Philip Nathan, shows Britannia driving a chariot drawn by two rearing horses, a design that celebrates Britain's spirit and defensive strength, with 'BRITANNIA' below 'TENTH · OUNCE · FINE · SILVER · 1997' around.
The obverse of this 1997 coin features Raphael Maklouf's graceful effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, with the surrounding legend 'ELIZABETH · II · DEI · GRATIA · REGINA · F · D ·' and the denomination - '20 · PENCE' - below.
This fractional Britannia, with a face value of Twenty Pence, is struck in 3.24 grams of .958 Britannia silver, providing exactly one-tenth of a troy ounce of pure silver, with a premium proof finish, achieved with hand-prepared dies.
1997 marked the debut of silver Britannias, making this coin a historically important issue for collectors seeking to complete the series. This tenth-ounce coin is from a confirmed mintage of 8,686 with further examples in sets.
This pre-owned coin from The Royal Mint comes in the original box and capsule, with a tiny certificate of authenticity that doubles as an information booklet, providing plenty of detail on the history of Britannia and the new silver Britannia series.
