2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Samuel Pepys` Diary, Gold Proof

€1.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year2019
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value2 Pounds
CurrencyPound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
CompositionGold (.9167)
Weight15.97 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#K57
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 hand using a feathered quill making last diary entry, legend above and dates below.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSAMUEL PEPYS DIARIST Samuel Pepys May.31.1669 1669 - 2019 GB
EdgeMilled with incuse lettering
Mint
Mintage2019  - Proof - 226
Catalog ID4761443130
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