SCOTLAND 1 Pound 1983
Data sheet
- Catalog
- Pick 211b
- Country
- Scotland
- Face Values
- 1 Pound
- Date
- 1983
- Grading
- UNC
- Signatures
- Cole Hamilton
- Photo
- Original image
Front:
The obverse features the portrait of Robert the Bruce, King of Scots and a defining leader in the nation’s struggle for independence. The formal layout highlights his historical stature and symbolic importance.
Relevant elements:
⸰ iconographic portrayal of the monarch as an emblem of independence
⸰ institutional inscriptions integrated into the design
Reverse:
The reverse depicts the Battle of Bannockburn (1314), a pivotal Scottish victory led by Robert the Bruce against English forces. The scene emphasizes the military and historical significance of the event.
Relevant elements:
⸰ direct reference to the battle as a foundational event
⸰ depiction of the medieval military setting
