2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Marconi Telegraph, Reverse Frosted Silver Proof

€224,623.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year2001
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value2 Pounds
CurrencyPound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight12 g
Dimensions28.4 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Ian Rank-Broadley
Reverse: Robert Evans
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#K11A
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 descriptionSymbolic representation of Marconi`s successful transatlantic wireless transmission of 1901.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering20/01 r.e. TWO POUNDS
EdgeMilled with incuse lettering
Mint
Mintage2001  - Proof - 4 803
Catalog ID7533166020
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