British One Pound (£1) Coin - Fourth Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II (2014)

This is a circular British one pound sterling coin, specifically the 'round pound' style issued before the 2017 transition to the 12-sided design. The obverse features the Fourth Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley, whose initials 'IRB' are typically found below the Queen's neck. The legend around the periphery reads 'ELIZABETH II D G REG F D 2014', signifying her title as Queen and Defender of the Faith, alongside the year of mintage. The coin is struck in nickel-brass, giving it a distinct golden-yellow hue. Physically, it measures approximately 22.5mm in diameter with a thickness of 3.15mm and a weight of 9.5 grams. This specific specimen exhibits significant surface wear, including numerous small scratches, contact marks ('bag marks'), and areas of dark oxidation/toning across both the recessed fields and the raised relief. The luster is largely diminished, suggesting it has been in active circulation. The edge is milled and typically includes an incuse inscription such as 'DECUS ET TUTAMEN', which was a security feature to discourage clipping. Despite the wear, the primary identification markers and the 2014 date remain legible, representing the late-period production of the original round pound series.