United Kingdom · Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
United Kingdom Penny, Portcullis — Elizabeth II, Gold Proof (2002–2008)
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About this coin
A gold proof of the portcullis penny made for the Jubilee and design-change collections.
Obverse
Elizabeth II faces right wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara.
Script: Latin
Lettering
ELIZABETH II D G REG F D 2002
IRB
Translation
Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith.
Reverse
A crowned portcullis with hanging chains appears above 1.
Script: Latin
Lettering
ONE PENNY
1
Mints and mintmarks
Royal Mint, Llantrisant, Wales.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
IRB: portrait designer’s initials; no mintmark.
Identification and varieties
Recorded dates are 2002 and 2008. The respective issue limits were 2,002 and 2,008; 780 is the reported 2008 output.
Measurements
Dimensions are nominal; individual coins may vary.
Years, mintmarks and variants
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| Year | Mint | Mintmark | Variant | Mintage | Notes | Find this issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Llantrisant | None | Proof | 2002 | ||
| 2008 | Llantrisant | None | Proof | 780 |
2002Proof
Mintage 2002
2008Proof
Mintage 780