2 Pounds - Elizabeth II 5th portrait, Frankenstein

€132,552.00
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
Thickness2.5 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Jody Clark
Reverse: Thomas Docherty
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#K47, KM#1562
Obverse descriptionFifth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
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 descriptionA rendition of the word FRANKENSTEIN in stylised lettering referencing the electrical spark which led to the monster being brought to life.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBICENTENARY OF MARY SHELLEY’S FRANKENSTEIN TD 1818 • THE MODERN PROMETHEUS • 2018
EdgeMilled with incuse lettering
Mint
Mintage2018  - BU - 60 399
2018  - Proof - 11 509
Catalog ID8258157050
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