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2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Mary Rose, Gold Proof
| Issuer | Royal Mint |
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| Year | 2011 |
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| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
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| Obverse description | Fourth definitive effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley, depicted as a right-facing draped bust wearing the George IV State Diadem. The engraver's initials 'IRB' appear below the truncation of the neck. The circular Latin legend reads 'ELIZABETH·II·D·G·REG·FID·DEF' around the upper field, with the date '2011' centered at the bottom, all separated from the inner field by a continuous beaded border. The portrait is rendered in high relief against a deeply mirrored proof field. |
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| Obverse lettering | ELIZABETH·II·D·G·REG·FID·DEF IRB · 2011 · (Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith) |
| Reverse description | Central design depicts the Tudor warship Mary Rose under full sail, shown in three-quarter view with elaborate rigging, multiple masts flying pennants, and stylized waves beneath the hull, all rendered in high relief within a recessed circular panel. The surrounding border features ornate Tudor-style foliate and floral scrollwork decoration framing the central motif. The inscription 'THE MARY ROSE' arcs across the upper field in period-styled lettering, while 'TWO POUNDS' is inscribed along the lower portion of the border. The engraver's initials 'JB' for John Bergdahl appear at lower left within the design. |
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