2 Pounds - Elizabeth II 4th portrait, Gunpowder Plot

€13,420.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year2005
TypeCirculating commemorative coins
Value2 Pounds
CurrencyPound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
CompositionBimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring
Weight12 g
Dimensions28.4 mm
Thickness2.5 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Ian Rank-Broadley
Reverse: Peter Forster
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#1052, Sp#K18
Obverse descriptionFourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRA·REG·FID·DEF · IRB
(Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith)
Reverse descriptionA circular arrangement of the symbols of state the mace, crosier and sword, dates and denomination around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering1605 * 2005 TWO POUNDS
EdgeMilled with incuse lettering
Mint
Mintage2005  - - 5 140 500
2005  - BU - 74 642
2005  - Proof - 40 563
Catalog ID3593795910
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