Mark & Melt

Hallmark guide · Silver

What does Britannia figure mean?

The figure of Britannia denotes the Britannia silver standard of 958 (95.8% silver). From 1697 to 1720 it replaced the lion passant as the standard mark; it is still a legal (voluntary traditional) mark for 958 silver today.

Metal
Silver
Purity
958/1000
Where
UK
When
1697-1720 compulsory; still legal and used today
Melt value today$1.52/g
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Often confused with

  • Not sterling (925) - Britannia is purer.
  • Not 'Britannia metal', which is a silver-coloured base alloy with no silver.
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What a piece marked Britannia figure is worth

IWhat is it?
IIWhat's stamped on it?

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IIIWeight

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Cash buyers usually offer 70–90% of melt value. Adjust if you have a quote.

Melt value $151.70. Likely cash offer $106.19 – $136.53.

95.8% fine silver4.2% copper & alloy

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