2 Pounds - Elizabeth II 5th portrait, Captain Cook - I

€142,338.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year2018
TypeNon-circulating coins
Value2 Pounds
CurrencyPound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
CompositionBimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring
Weight12 g
Dimensions28.4 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Jody Clark
Reverse: Gary Breeze
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#K48, KM#1565
Obverse descriptionFifth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringELIZABETH II·D·G·REG·F·D·2 POUNDS· J.C
(Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith)
Reverse descriptionThe stern section of HM Bark Endeavour over a map of Plymouth Sound, Captain Cook`s signature, legend and dates around.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering1768 - 2018 PLYMOUTH SOUND 250 CAPTAIN JAMES COOK GB
EdgeMilled with incuse lettering
Mint
Mintage2018  - BU - 50 185
Catalog ID8072599650
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