Silver Ounce 2017 Britannia, Bullion, Coin from United Kingdom - detailed information

The obverse of the coin depicts the crowned old head of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Royal Diamond Diadem crown worn for her Coronation (her effigy known as the "Fifth Portrait").

In small letters below the head, the artist's initials J.C (for Jody Clark).

Running continuously around the effigy is the monarch's legend: ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 2 POUNDS ·. Translated from Latin: Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith, followed by the value and denomination in English.

The obverse has a textured background.

At centre, the standing figure of Britannia - the female personification of Great Britain, facing left, with flowing robes, wearing a crested Corinthian helmet pushed back to reveal her face. She is holding a trident in her right hand; her left hand rests on a shield decorated with the cross of the Union Jack, and holds an olive branch. She is standing on a rock, with sea waves in the background.

Around, interrupted by the trident, the inscription ' BRITANNIA ' 2017 ' 1 oz ' 999 ' FINE ' SILVER '.

The artist's surname NATHAN (Philip Nathan) is in relief in small letters on the rock under Britannia's feet.

The central part of the reverse has a textured background of a pattern of concentric waves radiating out from the centre (a "radial sunburst").

The Royal Mint only lists "The Britannia 2017 One Ounce Silver Brilliant Uncirculated Coin" with mintage of 3,977. There is no breakdown by variety, or any mention of privy marks. Ordinary bullion coins seem to not be included in this number.

The majority of coins have a textured background.

Note that there is also a version with selective gold plating on the reverse, with mintage of 5,000. This is not an official Royal Mint issue; the gold plating was done by Emporium Hamburg, a German company.

This is the "bullion" silver 1oz coin for 2017; see also the Proof FDC silver ounce, and the 2017 re-issue of the anniversary silver ounce design.