2 Pounds - Elizabeth II 4th portrait, London Olympic Centenary

€13,415.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year2008
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: Thomas Docherty
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#1105, Sp#LO30
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 descriptionRunning track with dates and denomination, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringLONDON OLYMPIC CENTENARY 1908 TWO POUNDS TD 2008
EdgeMilled with incuse lettering
Mint
Mintage2008  - - 910 000
2008  - BU - 29 594
2008  - Proof - 36 333
Catalog ID1628433620
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