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2 Pounds - Elizabeth II 5th portrait, Shakespeare, History
| Issuer | Royal Mint |
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| Year | 2016 |
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| Weight | 12 g |
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| Obverse description | The fifth definitive effigy of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, as designed by Jody Clark, depicting the Queen diademed and draped, wearing the George IV State Diadem. The legend ELIZABETH II·D·G·REG·F·D·2 POUNDS encircles the portrait, with the engraver's initials J.C. appearing below the truncation. The portrait is rendered in high relief within a plain field. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A regal crown adorned with fleurs-de-lis and crosses pattée is depicted centrally within the copper-nickel inner disc, pierced diagonally by a sword with a crossguard and ribbed grip, evoking the themes of power and conflict central to Shakespeare's history plays. The engraver's initials JB appear at the base of the central device. The nickel-brass outer ring bears the legend WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE arcing across the upper portion, with the date 2016 at the base flanked by floral ornaments. |
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