2 Pounds - Elizabeth II 4th portrait, King James Bible

€17,099.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year2011
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: Paul Stafford, Benjamin Wright
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#1200, Sp#K28
Obverse descriptionFourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringELIZABETH·II·D·G·REG·FID·DEF IRB ·TWO POUNDS·
(Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith)
Reverse descriptionOpening verses of St John`s Gospel, showing the verse as printing block on the left, printed page on right. Legend above, dates below.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringKING JAMES BIBLE In the beginning was the Word 1611-2011
EdgeMilled with incuse lettering
Mint
Mintage2011  - - 975 000
2011  - BU - 95 884
2011  - Proof - 28 974
Catalog ID6439946920
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